GoPro Hero 11 vs DJI Action 3: Don't Buy One of Them
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The GoPro Hero 11 and the DJI Action 3 are two of the best action cameras on the market BUT they do have significant differences. This video compares the Action 3 and the GoPro 11 in all the important details and I also explain why I am not keeping one of them.
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I have several of both, the bottom line is the that Action 3 can be relied on to work EVERYTIME, the GoPro still freezes up and overheats and runs out of battery. No video from the GoPro is useless.
I have had two Go Pro 11's and both has frozen and overheated with the black screen. Out of 11 generations and they still can't get it right.
They still not fix it yet?
@@vava25435 No.
I haven't had issues with the 11 the 10 and 9 on the other hand were very much problem cameras
I purchased the Action 3 and sold my GP 9 &10. With over 1000 videos on YT, my history with GP is long and painful. I tired of the GP crashing requiring removal from the media mod and pulling the battery to reset. Overheating and shutting down were helped only slightly by putting the GPs in the freezer and then dealing with lens fog, plus the GP has no battery life. I just found the GP unusable in my workflow. On the other hand, the A3 mag clip is fantastic, plus the wireless mic receiver plugs right into the A3. DJI has made the POV infinitely more usable. I was at the point of giving up on POV before the A3. I would like to see the A3 shoot 5K DLog Prores so the footage would match up with my M3, but that is asking a bit much from a POV at this point. I am glad to have found your channel and looking forward to improving my drone video/photo skills. Thanks.😎🤙
excellent points hopefully they fix the focus issues soon
Outstanding Jake. Thanks for your honest review. I’ll always take your advice. 👊🏻👊🏻👍🏻
Thank you sir!
Ditto.
I’ve come to the same conclusion for now. Thanks for your valued feedback. I’ve had reservation over the blown out whites and flare as well with the A3.
Thanks Daniel!
Jake -- Great UNBIASED honest review. I also returned my Osmo Action 3 because of the focus issues. Hope they can fix the hardware (software CAN NOT fix it and will oversharpen the foreground but watch the background get destroyed) as the camera could have been a real go pro competitor !
Agreed and I hope they do fix it because if they do the action 3 will be a terrific action camera
Im looking to buy my first action camera next month. Your honest review helps a lot. Thanks for pointing out the "hubble" focus issue...
You’re welcome
Absolutely agree with your findings, Jake. I sent my DJI OA3 back and just received my new Hero 11--the best is yet to come! Subbed!
Nice!!
Your opinion was the nail in the coffin for me. After your livestream, I ended up buying the GoPro, and I’m glad I did. Not only did I get it for $350, but Capital One had a 6% cash back promo as well!
Those focus issues on my DJI would definitely mess up my walking vlogs!
Fantastic deal!
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this is probably the best comparison i've seen yet. I love the quality of video and pictures of my gopro11. only issue is the endless glitches and issues with the quik app and transferring files. I was really hoping not to have to constantly remove the SD card to edit content but it looks like thats the direction im headed. thanks for this video Jake
Me too. I liked the review process
Thanks a lot and you’re welcome
I just bought a Gopro 9, and having the same issues. I cant download files via USB. But I was able to connect to it via Wifi with a web browser to download the files in windows.
@@PremiumFuelOnly On connection menu you must select USB connection: MTP instead of GoPro Connect. And now you should be able to download directly on your PC using the usb cable! 😉
@@SuperDryFly I tried that but it didint work, it would only show the preview in the file explorer and freeze. With all of the glitches it has, I would return this camera but I like the form factor so I put up with it.
The comparison you made between the two is striking and has me thinking differently, Thanks for sharing, Jake.
Thank you sir!
1:50 that looked like a huge rock. 👀
Great comparison, Jake. And thanks for running across the dangerous rocks to show us the stabilization! #SloanRanger
Lol I’m not that strong 😂
Great video, as always - thank you! 👏🏻 I am not getting either one for 2 reasons:
1. None of the features are improved enough over the original Osmo Action I own.
2. If my DJI Air2s and my 3 year old Xiaomi Poco phone have better IQ & sensors than the latest and greatest hyped action cams, we've been taken for a ride.
Both manufacturers have the capacity and technology to give us better features, they just won't as we need to spend more money on the NEXT model, which is 1% improved and 350% hyped. Sadly, this is how the industry rolls and if the consumer does not boycott sales, things will remain the same.
Wish you all the best, please do not stop with the quality content! 👊🏼🔥
Thanks so much
Isn’t it the same for phones too lol
"yeah it's better, but I spent money on the last one so I'm going to wait until I feel like I need to upgrade" said every tech consumer ever
I love my Action 3 and the focus issue is not an issue with me. I think between the two cameras, the Action 3 definitely has more quality of life improvements. Battery life, front touchscreen, quickly swappable magnetic mounts. I love my GoPro, but right now I'm really enjoying the Action 3.
excellent! it's possible you got a copy of the action 3 that doesn't have the focus issue
@@JakeSloan 🤣🤣
Do you fly drones..? Cause dji glitches when you turn to fast when flying drones.
Can’t beat the 10 bit
But what's the average time it takes you to swap in a new memory card and battery?
I can’t say I’m surprised about yours being out of focus too. I really think it’s a lens calibration issue. Hero 11 is a solid performer, but had high hopes for the Action 3
Me too and I’m hopeful they can fix it going forward! It would be a great action camera if they do!
I had high hopes for the A3 this time but it’s not there yet. I returned my Action 3 a few days ago. Too many compromises with video quality and options. GoPro video quality is unquestionably the best. I definitely like the usbc direct audio input and longer battery life of the A3 but that’s where the good stuff ends.
Agreed!
I got the 11. And it’s been working perfectly. I was wondering if you have noticed a battery 🪫 drain if you leave it in the media mod for say 2 days, and if that is normal? Great content. 🤘⚡️🤘✨✨
I haven’t used the media mod yet but is def possible. Also if your wireless connections are on it will drain the batter because it doesn’t completely shut off
@@JakeSloan ok hero9 in media mod for 7 days not used enduro battery 94%. Hero11 7 days in media mod enduro battery 🪫 54%. Looks like a drain on the 11 if stored in media mod. I’ll try the 11 out of mod. ( I should keep the batteries 🔋 out of camera till use I guess ).
Hi Jake,
Appreciate that you were straight up with DJI as other YT’ers did not mention this at launch and once the focus up issues surfaced, they did not go back to update their videos.
And seeing that GP has negative brand equity with unfinished products in the past, lots of viewers were quick to rush out to buy the A3.
As a consumer of both A2 and GP10 I saw it differently and mentioned in several posts on pricing:
- early buyers of A2 paid $519 full price for the dual screen combo and A3 is $329 and if upgraded to 10-bit and A2 doesn’t get it also, they will feel cheated.
I don’t get DJI pricing as there is no consistent drive price, meaning that A1 is low, A2 high, A3 low so following this trend, A4 will be high again. And accessories are not backward compatible with each gen being different. GP has been boring for G9/10/11 but you get to reuse all their accessories. Something no one has mentioned additional costs added for buying A3. The starting price looks attractive but there is the out of focus issue + additional cost not mentioned.
Furthermore, although the magnets are nice, you’re bound to lose the attachments and then need to buy more.
- $329 entry looks really good value for money but is it really. A2 came out in 2021 around the same time as GP10 and the A3 was repackaged in a different body with similar specs as GP10 but more like GP9 from 2020. So we should compare to GP9 or giving the benefit of doubt to GP10 which sells for $349 with subs that has 1yr replacements. Add DJI refresh makes the $329 about same or a little more than GP10.
And now GP finally don’t require subs to cancel and resub anymore. They give you the discounts as a new sub so the price should be $399 as you get extra accessories , free replacements, and unlimited storage.
- you’ve already mentioned the higher resolutions and frame rates, 360 horizon leveling in most modes (limited to linear lens mode) but more available than A3, and 10bit right away + better dynamic range. And auto exposure and 8:7 reframing after shooting without losing resolution will be useful for my use case, similar to what Insta360 has provided for awhile.
Anyhow good video and work to keeping it more real and honest.
FYI, for the A3 out of focus, there are videos by Rush Media and others showing it’s a hardware issue and using diopters to fix it. I did the same with my Insta360 One R 1” when I added a 3D print to screw on a +10 diopter for macros and found it fixed the close up out of focus. They recommend a +4 diopter so I hope DJI or others will offer a screw on lens to fix this issue.
Keep up the good content coming!
Thanks!
Hi Jake and Nomad, great video Jake, Nomad thanks for the information, interesting. I new to thus field and im confused should I go with gopro 9 or 10 or dji action 3.. What would you both suggest . thanks..
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@@nicthehunter9076,
Well if you’re starting out and want an action cam, I would summarize as below:
Price:
- A3: $329, but you will need to buy accessories
- GP10: $349 new off GP website or cheaper if
you buy second hand off Ebay or Craiglist or other sites. From GP website, this price will include a one year subscription that covers 2-3 replacements and unlimited cloud storage. You can cancel anytime to not pay for a renewal.
- G11: $399 with GP subscription on their website and now they have some free accessories included. If you are new, you will need to buy some accessories for both GP10/11.
Highest resolutions and frame rates + 10bit + better dynamic range:
- GP11 then GP10 and then A3
UI/UX (user interface/experience) + dual touchscreen + less buggy:
- A3 then either GP10/11
Battery life:
- this is a tricky one as people claim DJI is better but from a battery capacity standpoint, it’s 1770mAh (A3) vs 1720mAh (GP11). When YT’ers make tests, they don’t tell you that they turn off GPS or use same shooting settings and say A3 wins so I question this. Nevertheless say A3 wins here but GP has a integrated battery + remote with Volta (cost similar with the bundle for A3 at $439 - $329 = $110, you get a extended stick + 3 batteries + a fast charging case. The GP volta, you get a integrated tripod + about 3 batteries as it’s rated at 4900mAh + door that can plug in battery cable that is water resistant (it cannot handle a heavy shower but some rain is fine) + a remote for $129.99. With a subscription, you pay $90.99. For me, I prefer the integrated Volta because I can shoot uninterrupted with having to stop and swap batteries. And I have a remote to control the GP10/11. Alternatively, you have Ulanzi’s BG-4 5000mAh power bank + tripod integrated and much cheaper.
The rest are other features that you might like and use or not for both cams such as the magnetic attachment of A3, which is nice but if you lose it, you have to buy more or hope other 3rd party sell it for cheaper.
Other things you hear a lot about is overheating.
This is a contentious topic for me as action cams are meant to be used outside with airflow. Since it is built small and compact and waterproof, then thermal physics kicks in. Heat needs to escape and dissipate out. So if you shoot indoor and stationary for long form (means shooting for longer than 30min continuous), then turn off stabilization + GPS + bluetooth and both DJI and GP will last for awhile (note DJI doesn’t have GPS). But for short form with airflow, you should be fine as you’re shooting maximum 1-3min clips as most are under 10-30sec clips.
The overheating actually doesn’t overheat. The rated components and chips inside are either industrial temps of -40 to 85degC (-40 to 185degF) or commercial temps of 0 to 70degC (32 to 158degF). Note: So batteries temp ratings are more relevant to run during winter or summer weather. Both DJI and GP has solved this with their new improved battery temp ratings.
Back to overheating topic, DJI lets the A2/3 run hotter, above 53degC which can cause 1st (~47.8degC or 118degF) or 2nd degree (55degC or 131degF) burns. So while it’s nice that A3 can run hotter and therefore “not overheat”, you have consumer safety risk at hand. This is why UK/EU/Aust have more strict consumer safety regulations than US (for some reason) and don’t allow DJI to use high temp settings that runs hotter than 53degC or 127.40degF.
GP are playing it more safe and turns off camera which lots of consumers says “it overheats.” Then over time there is the issue of longevity and reliability due to pushing the components hot constantly. Just choose the tradeoffs that you want to live with.
Alternatively, you can use a Xiaomi Black Shark fun cooler fan (either with phone clamp or magnetic) that needs to be powered but can let both DJI and GP run long form indefinitely. I tested out the A2 and GP10 and ran both for over 1-1.5hrs on 4K60/120 and 5K/60 (on GP10) and got bored because both didn’t overheated. I bought the magnetic version and just used a velcro strap to wrap around the LCD screens (it is where the heat is most generated). Make sure you don’t cover the lens in the front. If you need to see what you’re shooting, just use your smartphone. I use PGYTech extended tripod stick that has 1/4” attachment for either action cams + a phone clamp + tripod stand.
If I can suggest for buying decision, you should ask what’s your budget and use cases to determine what you need vs what other YT’ers who are trying to sell you as they are sponsored with exception of Jake and a few other reviewers. But that’s okay too as they’re trying to make a living so no judgement required. Just know this and make informed buying decisions.
Personally I own the GP9/10 (just gave the GP9 to my nephew as a hand me down) and keeping the GP10. I also own the A2 and like their modular magnetic design and premium magnesium alloy design (higher quality than the plastic of A3). Both work for my use cases. I was going to upgrade to both GP11 and A3 but I don’t grade my footages much so the upgrading was not necessary for me. And the A3 having out of focus issues needs to be solved for. I’ll wait for GP12 and A4 to come out to see if it’s worth upgrading. Nevertheless, I have a group that stressed test both and I’ve been with them on these rigorous tests to see if they both live up to their respective marketing hype.
Good luck and sorry for the long message!
@Jack Boudreaux, good to hear it was helpful.
I tend to write TLDR stuff but glad it helps you to hold off. It’s only 10mos more waiting or perhaps the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 might surprise us if they add a 1” sensor for lowlight. Having a hardware gimbal built in will help in lowlight situation as digital stabilization produces a lot of noise and struggles in lowlight. If DJI repackaged the P3 like the P2, then I will also wait another year and see.
I think Nomad24 should be doing the reviews here. Nice one Nomad 👍
Thanks, Jake. Great info and video as always. Have a great day! 😀
Thank you
Hey Jake great to have you back home, great breakdown on the two cameras 📷 taking us through each of the sections. Just wondering 💭 as I miss one of two of the recent live stream. Did you every do the stream about getting started/ business end and set up you had mentioned it one time be very interested. And if you got your avata love to see your video. Take care hope all is well
thanks and I haven't yet done a stream about getting started in business although I did cover some of it in the last live stream I did
great review as always. Crazy I thought the image quality was better out of the DJI before I saw your video. Well one day I will get an action camera of some sort.
Well in some cases it might be. If you get one that isn’t out of focus I think it would be a great camera
I video while I ride horses, so the closeup focus issues may not bother me. Where the A3 shines for me is the screen shut off and keep recording when it gets hot. I’ve lost a lot of good footage due to my GP10 shutting down when it gets hot. Enough for me to start using external power to get the battery out of my 10. Thanks for the review!
You’re welcome and that is one area the action 3 does very well
Great review! I decided to buy the gopro because of the unlimited cloud storage/automatic upload/camera replacement with the gopro subscription - this is a game-changer for travelling.
Good call!
Great comparison. I am still on the fence due to the overheating issues with the gopro 11. Looking for a camera to use outdoors in the beeyard and as a dash cam. While I think the quality is a little bit better I can't help but wonder if the action 3 would hold up better in hot environments better.
I have another action 3 on the way to do a new test and comparison so stay tuned
Osmo Action 3 will be the perfect action camera for me once the focus issue is fixed. Pretty confident DJI is going to sort it out. Looking forward!
Agreed!
Does the dji require a adaptor similar to GoPro to attach a mic or can you just use a usb-c to 3.5mm cable?
You can use some usb c adapters but not all
That’s for the review. I film with GoPro now and have been thinking about the DJI.
My problem with the GoPro is sound. Living in SE Alaska it rains here a lot.
oh yes! have you thought about the media mod for gopro?
@@JakeSloan I got it👍 Unfortunately it’s no longer waterproof. I just ordered a double clam to hold a small umbrella. I’m hoping this work out. Plus keep rain off the lens. However, I worry that it will pick up the sound of rain hitting the umbrella. Lapel mic is in the future for me I guess. 😂 Thanks for the reply.
Thank you for so big and useful test with a lot of information. Subscribed!
Thanks for the sub!
I've had my Hero 11 now for a while because i was hoping GoPro had finally solved all the crashing issues that the 9 and 10 have. So far, it has not crashed, and it definitely outperforms both the 9 and the 10. I was on the fence about the DJI Action 3. I have the 2, and I really like that little camera, but it is the only action camera that I have nearly lost and its wide angle is not as adjustable as the H10. I was loathe to spend the money on another DJI Action until I knew where you're at on it, so this was really useful. I have spent the money on the Avata, Air 2S, and Mavic 3 so they did well enough out of me. Thanks, Jake, for really useful content as usual.
My experience has been the same
Hi. I'm planning to buy a GP11 soon. I have a MacBook Air M1. Do I need to upgrade to edit videos in 4K? Also, how has your experience been with GP11? Any problems? P.s. it's going to be my first go pro and I intend to use it for multiple purposes like sport videos, motovlog and travel hand-held vlogging.
@@aman.2912 Your editing software is going to be the limiter as much, if not more than 4K. I have a 32GB MacBook Pro M1 with 1TB SSD and 10Gb network connections to a 72TB NAS with RAID-5. I also have 4 external 2TB Thunderbolt SSD’s that I carry when I’m traveling for editing. I use Final Cut Pro and Apple Motion. Everything I produce (except shorts) is 4K 30fps. You need the beefiest hardware you can afford if that’s what you want to do.
@@brucegruenbaum In that case I'll just stick to editing 1080p and then upgrade if required.
Great Explanation , as Usual , thank you Jake . In my opinion if the Focus issue in Action 3 is totally fixed , it will be the Best choice , according to its High Usability grade : Magnetic clips / Live view via mobile app / Long life battery / fast charging / front touchable screen etc. . . That's why i prefer to wait until Focus issue fixing , to Get The ACTION 3 .
Agreed. If they fix the focus issue the action 3 is going to be an amazing action camera
@@JakeSloan Right
@@JakeSloan they have to fix the dynamic range, clipped highlights, digital sharpening. With a larger sensor the action should have more tonal range than the hero 11
Appreciate the review and very informative for a possible buyer.
I cant decide yet, GPH11 has strength on features and 3rd party accessories to choose from but the battery is terribly bad compare to OA3. OA3 has good battery and ergonomics separating the compartment of battery to charging port. Also the weather sealing of OA3 are best in its class.
Please update if there's already a fix on the focusing issue on OA3.
Thanks again and more power to your channel. Subscribed! 👍
I just ordered a seconding action 3 to compare test and see!
Great video. The Go Pro seems so cloudy vs DJI in my opinion from watching your video. I don’t have either one but was thinking of getting one. Now I’m not sure which. Lol.
lol it's tough since there are good options out there
How about stability and overheating? I keep hearing lots of issues with the gopro? This may be less of an issue when recording outside when it is freezing.
I haven’t had an issue but I also don’t film for long periods (15min+) at a time
Jake, one question. When the Action 3 first came out, all of the heavy hitters reviewed it day one. Not one of them mentioned a focus issue. Any idea why?
Must've either gotten perfectly calibrated cameras or they signed NDA's regarding the focus and asked them to keep the camera a good distance away from their faces when they filmed with it
it's possible that not every action 3 suffers from this issue but I and quite a few others I know have had this issue so I felt comfortable making this video this way. If there is an update I will make a new video
It’s Sky, another CZcamsr I follow, had the same issues with the Action 3
Paid promotions don’t talk about things that will scare buyers away
@@hanglooserecluse yeah, but a lot of them say that even though DJI sent me this, they have no control over my review. I get what you're saying, but I know at least 10-12 of the biggest tech youtubers reviewed this camera and none of them mentioned a word about focus issues.
What about the go pro overheating issue? I have read a number of people saying its pretty bad.
I haven’t had any issues with it
I bought the gopro hero 11 to use it as a dashcam and to record family videos, but the battery does not last at all, and it overheats after 20 minutes of continuous use, it does not help to have better video quality if the camera turns off, for my needs, I would have bought an Osmo Action 3 instead.
thats unfortunate, to help keep things from over heating make sure stabilization is on low not high or boost and also lowering the resolution from 4k to 2,7 or 1080 will help dramatically
I'm on the fence about them at the moment, but for me, in Canada, the cost difference is huge. 650 CAD for the Hero 11. No extras. 630 for the Action 3 Adventure combo. That's two mounts, a stick, 3 batteries, a 3 bay charger that can double as a power bank, and a vertical mount case. Oh and the suction mount. All I would need is a card. Also, as a free-diver/spearfisher, those extra 6 meters of submersible depth is huge. And in my instance, I suppose sharper image quality isn't a huge deal as 90% of my filming will be under water in the Pacific Northwest, ahah. I guess I'm probably already decided but I just like collecting as much data as possible. I still appreciate the heck out of your video and attention to details!
test yours when you get it, some people have received action 3s that are working properly
I had very bitter experience with GoPro. It used to hang lot of times and it would be impossible to use use till battery was exhausted and recharged again. I am happy with my DJI action camera. Only issue is no custom built mic port. I want to know about the whether there is same problem in GoPro 11?
I had the same issues with gopro in the past, the hero 11 has been extremely solid for me
I have a lot of problems of overheating with my gopro hero 10 (mostly impossible to shot more than 30 min in a row). Did you experience same kind of issues with the hero 11?
I think you’d run into the same issues with an 11. GoPro really isn’t meant for that kind of shooting.
Jake, thank you for a great comparison video!
Wondering if you would recommend me to buy Hero 11, if I already have Hero 10?
Thank you again
I don’t think it’s a big enough upgrade to warrant it unless you really need 360 horizon leveling
@@JakeSloan Great! That's what I thought. I think I will stay with Hero 10 for now. Thank you! 🙂
I need a new cam for my driving videos, but the question is what to buy? I used to run with GoPro but i had so much issues related to software, storage and APP. Using the gopro was a nightmare have they resolved it or is it still just as bad with next to non software fixes and bad support?
I haven't had any issues with my gopro 11 which is a first for me lol
Great real world opinions. Been enjoying the GP11 so far when color grading in 10bit. Not ground breaking but nice to have more room. Weird note: I find the SD card trickier to and click in-and-out (need to use thumbnail now) on the GP11 versus GP8/9/10 but that's minor. Thinking it is more secure for motorsports or high vibration activities but just a guess.
interesting I hadn't noticed a difference in mine but now I will be paying attention next time I put the card in lol
Hi. I'm planning to buy a GP11 soon. I have a MacBook Air M1. Do I need to upgrade to edit videos in 4K? Also, how has your experience been with GP11? Any problems? P.s. it's going to be my first go pro and I intend to use it for multiple purposes like sport videos, motovlog and travel hand-held vlogging.
Which is best for my motorbike?
either one!
They both overheating when using continues of time that the bad side
yes thats true
hey , how about overheating, waterproof, magnetic mount ( fast release etc. ), front screen, working temperature?
Covered (mostly) later in the video. Overheating I haven’t had issues with but the GoPro will have issues if you plan to record long format videos
Jake, you’re awesome. Maybe one day I can get stationed in Alaska and enjoy that awesome scenery. For now, Colorado will do lol
Lol Colorado isn’t bad either!
Hi.. any idea when DJI going to fix the focus issue?
I have another one on the way to test now!
So since after this video was made 3 months ago, do we know if the DJI Action 3 has been updated?
I have another one on its way to test and compare!
Thank you very much for this video. I will stick to my Insta360 Go 2 for a while longer. Where did you get your awesome shirt? I want one!
I got that from Costco lol. It’s a company called Spyder and they make good outdoor gear
I have the gopro 9, it stops recording for some reason that I am unaware of. Battery is fully charged! But my DJI Osmo Action 3 always works perfectly! And I find that I now use the Action 3 ezclu!
I absolutely hated the hero 9. It had so many problems.
how do thay both go with over heating ( big issue i have on my hero7 and the hero9 i have ) as im looking to change from gopro for that as i lose a lot of time and footage with heat shutdowns
the action 3 wins there for sure
Thanks for the great review! Has DJI resolved the focus issue? Sorry if it was posted elsewhere but I can't comb through 624 comments.. haha
I posted a new comparison yesterday with examples. in short yes they did in later builds. It seems anything made after January 23 is better
Thank you for this review. The focus issue is a bit of a deal breaker...
Yeah it’s unfortunate
Good vid and obvs depends on your use. I’ll be keeping my Action3 as I run a motovlogging channel and can’t cope any longer with the unreliability of GoPro after years of losing footage. For me it’s a no brainer to keep the Osmo especially with the 10bit upgrade due soon. I also have the DJI mic running with the cam and it’s simply a superb setup which works all of the time. 👍🎥🏍
Yeah the DJI mic is a huge plus!
Man I'm new to motovlogging and I've been pulling my hair out with the GoPro lol. I just got the action 3 and haven't even turned it on yet but it already makes more sense for motovlogging! Hope it works well on the road 🤞🏼
Can you please explain more about the unreliability of GoPro that you've mentioned please?
@@ferVans1 Certainly. The freezing, crashing, non recording of audio, batteries dying even when they tell you they have 40% left are just every day problems especially with the Hero 9 and 10 models. For me as a motovlogger to have to keep stopping my motorbike to sort out the problem just became tiresome and extremely frustrating. This wasn't limited to one camera btw. This was on four cameras and GoPro's standard copy and paste reply to emails about formatting your card correctly added even more frustration the the whole saga. I should also mention I have been a TV Cameraman/DOP for the last 35 years so I know a thing or two about cameras and formatting cards etc.
Hi, well i just reviewed my atv osmo action 3 atv vlog footage.. i myself don't shoot from the distance where the issues are reported.. I did notice the issue once in my footage but most of it seems ok.. When you ride motor/atv i do not think its a showstopper at all..
How about the overheating issue reported on for the GoPro? Any issues with that? Maybe not in Alaska.
I actually did my initial testing and comparison with the hero 10 and 11 in Florida this summer lol
So with continue updates, the focus issue will be fixed at some point on the Action 3?
It’s going to need a hardware adjustment with the lens. Firmware won’t fix it. I’ll buy another in a few months and see if they fixed it
Yeah, but does the Action 3 randomly overheat and lock up losing your video?
I haven't had those issues with the 11, the 9 and 10 were a different story
What's a good one that does 4k60 and doesn't crash or over heat more? any brand, i just need something compact.
the osmo action 1 is fantastic
Hi Jake.....Nice review. I don't own either. But still like the info.
Thanks for watching!
Does it (Action 3) back focus, front focus, or just not sharp at all?
it is fixed focus but with the lens slightly misaligned it means much of the frame is just out of focus
The osmo has a focus issue for all distances, though it is a fabulous camera from the physical UI, not many of us will be hanging it out of a helicopter 🚁the magnetic clip is fabulous, though point taken. Being able to attach a USB mic without a media mod and 3.5 cable is a lot less faff and gear.
The mimo app does preview while recording and I still find the GoPro a bit clunky while connecting, though I think I have now found the work around (turn off auto connect for all other networks)
I'll be using the HERO 11 until DJI fix the focus issue.
Agreed and same for me! When they do fix the focus issue I’ll probably pick up another one
@@JakeSloan DITTO...
Do you have any problems with the gopro stop responding or over heating?
I have not but I live in a cold climate, I will be doing another comparison soon to see if the focus issue has been fixed
You didn't mention the overheating issue with the GoPro when shooting at high resolution and high frame rate.
I haven’t had any
Great video. I have a GoPro 7 which is very unstable (frequently freezes). Did you experience any stability issues with the GoPro 11?
I had a hero 7 as well with the same issues but the hero 11 has been the most solid camera I have purchased from gopro to date
Thanks Jake. Another great video. Maybe this is just me but I felt that the colors of DJI Action 3 looked better than the GoPro 11. I think if they fix the focus issue as you mentioned, they might be able to win the market. Until then, GoPro for the win.
Agreed! When they fix the focus issue it will be a terrific action camera. On the colors you can use a more saturated profile on the GoPro. I just don’t like the way it makes skin tones look.
@@JakeSloan Very true. I use the more saturated only when there is no human in the frame. Haha
What about freezing shutting down and over heating?
Haven’t had an issue with that
Nice video, you’re not the only one to talk about the focus issue on dji and I agree it’s a Lense issue that can’t be fixed only a recall and replacement but DJI isn’t a honaable company so that ain’t going to happen.
That’s why I felt comfortable posting this. I’ve seen enough other people post about it as well as sone people I know personally post the same issue
@@JakeSloan thank you for posting
Dang! I wish I could have seen your video before I bought one. SMH Question, this is my first action camera. Do you think it’ll still be a decent starter camera for a newbie?
Yes it will be
Im an action camera virgin and know next to nothing about them if i wanted to make mountain bike videos for YT what would you recommend if you dont mind me asking.
either one will do well but unless you get a copy of the action 3 that is in focus I would consider gopro
Jeeez i came to the comments for some more insight and knowledge, wasn’t expecting the fanboy barrage wtf!! Thanks for your time, effort and hard work, the review was great and you’ve got a brilliant channel. Subscribed and thanks again.
Thanks very much!
Nice video Jake but what about the low light?
I will buy another action 3 soon and re-test on the focus issue as well as do a complete breakdown of the features and specs between them
you're right about the focus issue , thanks for making this video
My pleasure!
Thanks. Would you reconsider your recommendation after DJI released a firmware update in early Dec 2022? Thanks, Stefano
@Tony Fowler very unprofessional and could damage the brand on the long run
I have another unit I am testing now!
Are you going to make a video in the future when DJI fixes the focus explaining how they did it and if it is worth it?
Yes. I will wait a month or two and buy another to test and compare. I think it will be a fantastic action camera when they do
@@JakeSloan nice I can't wait. My hype level is through the roof
For my use, I'll take a slight image quality reduction to stop dealing with GoPro junk. I do an automotive CZcams channel where I use an external or sometimes wireless lapel mic. The mediamod is basically a restaurant dumpster for that and the stupid GoPro audio adapter makes my camera setup cluttered and clunky. I have to do an audio test every single time I turn the camera on as it just randomly doesn't have audio from an external source. The DJI wireless mic setup looks much cleaner and will take up so much less space. I am 100% switching over. I hear at this point the focus issue seems to be solved from other videos I have watched.
being able to plug the dji wireless directly into the action 3 is a fantastic feature
I do not own either camera but I hear GoPro 11 has an overheating problem resulting in an abrupt stop of shooting. To me, that would be a deal breaker. Maybe because the test was done in Alaska during winter?
possibly but I also tested in florida heat lol but yes it will over heat durning long shooting periods
Not sure if my own Action 3 is affected by a focus issue, I'll check.
That said, you didn't mention the perennial Gopro software lock-ups that have plagued the brand forever.
I use my action cams for action, if the camera stops half way through the Action, and you miss out on the vision, then it's not an action cam.
Glad to have cut ties again with Gopro.
I have many times in other videos about GoPros but the hero 11 has given me exactly zero of those issues so thus I didn’t mention them
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Perhaps they have finally fixed the issue.
Thanks for the reply and good luck with the 11
People on CZcams have been saying gopro 11 don't buy ,but u say its good ,does it have zoom
No it doesn’t
Jake, does either of these units come with basic editing software? I have an old GoPro Session with the software that came with it. If I wanted to buy software, what would you suggest for photo and video?
Both of them have basic editing software built into their apps as well as GoPro offers a desktop app. Otherwise I recommend iMovie if you are on Mac or the free version of davinci resolve
@@JakeSloan thank you! Also thanks for the Air2s videos. Helped me choose my drone.
Oh man, I’ve been loving the GoPro 11, but I do wish it had the magnetic bottom of the Action 3- that’s a killer feature.
you could buy the ulanzi gp-4, btw turns out that magnetic bottom has flaws too, when attached, it can move front and back slightly, not a problem when hand held, but if you mount it to a bicycle handle bar, the microphone will pick up rattling sounds coming from there when you are riding.
I do to, that magnetic mount is so easy to swap and move around...
Great video, Jake. Excellent comparison. I have the GoPro10.
Nice! Probably no need to upgrade then
Was the GoPro in vivid or natural setting?
natural, I hate the way vivid makes my skin look lol
@@JakeSloan I LOVE the vivid profile. Looks like the a3 is using that setting or similar as I kept loving the color on it more. Lol. Still working on my side by side.
Have they fixed the freezing issue with the Gopro?
the Hero 11 has had no issues so far and I have been using it daily
Hi , I am bout to buy one of them - I have Quick question please- I am not an Expert AT ALL - however not only on your review even in other reviews i have watched- why do i like the colors of the action 3 especially in Videos - My eyes is the problem lol ? I am really asking because I know what experts looks at is different than what Regular people look at
Everyone has their own preferences and that’s totally ok! If you prefer the action 3 colors then go for it.
What's about the GoPros notorious shutdown and overheating?
I haven’t had issue with the hero 11. However if you plan on long running record sessions then don’t get the GoPro a different kind of camera will be better for you
The touchscreen on go pro 10 was really terrible and way to slow. Almost unusable, is it better in 11?
It is
nice comparison sir thank you for clear my dough 🤗
Cheers
Does DJI have a method for controlling multiple cameras at once? I know GoPro has the remote thing (which has mixed reviews) but the ability to start/stop recording to a bunch of cameras at once is a killer feature.
GoPro has what remote thing? I've been looking for a way to start recording on 3 GoPros at the same time but so far only found 3rd party stuff that is hit or miss.
the Action does not
GoPro has a remote (gopro remote) that can be paired to many cameras and will start and stop recording on all of them
Good honest review, really disappointed with DJI as I have the OA1 and expected so much more. Any freezing issues with the GP11?
I have not had any issues with the GP 11. I really hope DJI fixes the issue with the action 3. When they do it will be a fantastic camera
@@JakeSloan good to hear, I had to return a GP10 last year for being really glitchy and overheating.
I feel that the Gopro 10 was having issues detecting the right settings at bright light (like noon, clear sky, skin color too bright) - the whites were way too strong. I have a goPro 10.
As most of us use action camera on automatic settings, the ability to deliver the right settings is super important and I feel that goPro does it wrong in these conditions.
I wonder how DJI Action 3 will be in the same scenarios and if goPro 11 improved there.
I have a second action 3 coming now to do a new comparison
@@JakeSloan thank you sir! Your videos have taught me so many important things that helped me create content on FB - that made it to tens of thousands of people in Israel! Thank you!
Is there any cage to get rid of that magnetic mount?
That is so vlogging stuff, not sporty or extreme stuff oriented
There is a cage as well
@@JakeSloan without magnet?
so what should i buy?
If you want the action you need to wait till the focus issue is fixed
Thanks great video 😃
I have question I have GoPro 8 and every time I make video in 4k is walking video 20 minutes is cut my video to 4 small videos... So I can't upload to CZcams I need editing.. inaction 3 is cut too?? Or is 1 video of 20 minutes???
I'm the 800 like👍 🎉
thats due to the file formate limitations with FAT32, and there is nothing you can do about that unfortunately. either way you will need to edit together the files to make one long file
@@JakeSloanok thank you 🙏
appreciate an honest review always
Cheers!
Thanks for your review … I got the dji as I think it’s way better than the GoPro … and 10bit will fix the DJI’s problem … not sure the GoPros issues are as simple to fit
I haven’t had any issues with the 11. Which is more than I can say for the hero 9 & 10 lol
What about the GoPro overheating?
havent had an issue
Great comparison. It’s nice to have options. Osmo Action 3 seems to be a smarter choice performance and price wise.
It is and when they fix the focus issue it will be a fantastic action camera
I'm stuck with A3, way past my 14 days, given people said it looks okay on the forum
granted I am pixel peeping here, also it's possible that not every copy of the action 3 has this issue. I have just seen enough friends of mine with the same issue to realize it's fairly wide spread
What wasn't touched on here is the overheating of the gopro. That is an issue when you use the camera and it turns off because of heat.
I haven't had overheating issues
Where did you get your “spider” jacket ???
This is an Arcteryx shell over a Spyder fleece, the fleece came from costco lol. the jacket I bought from Arcteryx