DJI Osmo Action: amzn.to/2WHUUgW GoPro Hero8 Black: amzn.to/2wI60aZ Disclaimer: Tested may earn an affiliate commission when you buy through the links here. Both cameras were sent to us for review by DJI.

That was the most useful and information-filled review of cameras that I've ever seen. Thank you so much!!

I think that this review was a bit biased towards the GoPro, the Osmo Action's advantages were understated and GoPro's disadvantages are almost ignored. Such as the terrible wind reduction audio, the significantly worse screen sizes, the non-removeable lens, and the terribly engineered battery compartment. And to top it all off, the Osmo Action is also significantly cheeper and you don't need to spend a whole lot of money on accessories. I think some people are just biased becuase they are used to the GoPro and just look past any other option.

Amazing features packed into both of these tiny cameras, but such a difference between your unedited footage and the ‘tweaked’ final cuts. Proves how edited the beautiful GoPro adverts are. Ultimately, they’re tiny cameras with tiny lenses and sensors - you can’t expect miracles.

6:21 In the running shot, DJI Osmo Action is getting a clearer overall image. There is some kind of haze on GoPro

I've watched lots of review videos and this was one of the best side by side videos I've seen. Super informative and fun to watch. Thanks

I really enjoyed this comparison. It will be interesting to see where DJI takes the Osmo Action over the next iteration or two. I hope GoPro has enough sense to go back to a replaceable lense cover in the next version.

I actually use my osmo action for full time vlogging because it's so small, image quality is fine for the tube and the mic is fine too. Thanks for the review

I had a gopro 7 and being able to replaced the broken/scratchedup lens was a huge bonus. They break SUPER EASY. The fact that you cant replaced it on the gopro 8 will be the reason that I will NEVER buy a gopro 8. That's just dumb

Joey videos are always some of my favorites!

This is one of the best comparison I viewed

Good viewpoints !! I have a lot of cameras and also a Hero 7 Black. Just bought the Osmo Action today because it’s on sale for $259 with 2 free batteries and charger from Best Buy. Figured since Djis products are so much fun and intuitive I’d give it a shot. Right off the bat filming with both I notice what you were saying with the color. I think I enjoy Osmos cinematic look better than Go Pros saturated color. Guess they both have a time and place. But that front screen is nice tho.

Gopro sent him more money.. I have both and the Hero 8b is a hot mess.. as in it literally overheats with anything above 1080/60. The lens cannot be replaced.. GTA 5 color grading limits options in post.. atrocious battery life.. battery swells after few uses.. weak lower mount lets camera twist.. please guys dont waste your money. Dji Osmo has given me ZERO issues and you can record all day in 4k 60 if you desire. The Osmo beats the H8 in every category except low light conditions. For $260 its a no brainer.

I have Osmo Action and I love it. Do make a descent video you need ND-filters, and it's really fast to switch between different ND-filters out while riding.

I really appreciated this video because i have never had a camera like these and its great to see a side by side comparison. For me i like the dji picture quality better AND thanks to your links in the description i see the price point is better on the DJI. I like the idea on the DJI that you may be able to change filters although i dont know if they sell any. Does the special mounting case come with the DJI when you purchase or do you have to buy that separate. I like that there is a screen on the front camera cause thats something i find i need. But i am wondering and ill have to re watch again which one will be easier for me to edit because im a little challenged in that department using only my Phone right now to edit and load to youtube. Thanks for doing this video

Ignored battery life, and numbers of buttons. Both of those are really important for using these in more extreme environments where the touchscreen isn't usable or when you want to avoid opening the battery compartment (rain or in seawater). The osmo creams the GoPro in that department.

Best review of these i've seen, and i've seen quite a few. Most reviews are from amateurs who don't really understand all the settings. However i still need to find out more about these before making a choice, as there were a few topics not mentioned. So thanks for a great video :)

Hmm, tough choice. I like the the wind reduction and the light streak reduction on the Osmo a little better though.

A lot of things you said about pull and push techniques for GoPro were so much on point. Something I was searching for, from a KZfaqr all this while. Definitely DJI Osmo Action looks the way to go. Thanks.

Your video is really clear and sharp! Good job man, what gear or setting you use?

I opted for the DJI back before the Hero 8 was available. I'm still happy because I don't use it as an action cam, but rather when I need a camera to fit in places my DSLR and choady lens just cant. Plus the IBIS really is top notch!

Thanks. I have been wanting to buy one . your video helped me make a choice.

I have the Osmo. I love it so far. I prefer to have the flatter color to begin with in post. The deal breaker for me with the GoPro was the non-removable lens. If it gets scratched, you can't replace the lens. It is an action camera, you have to expect the abuse. So, if I scratch it I don't want to have to replace the entire unit. As for the mount system, how long will the tabs on the GoPro hold up before breaking? Another thing I couldn't risk. They are both great cameras, but I will stick with my Osmo for now.

Great review. Good information that's easy to understand for a layman and no unnecessary filler content.

These were fun to test out 🤘

Thanks for your efforts and collection of Good informations

Great review! So thorough! I bought the DJI a few weeks ago and that front facing camera is a God send if you’re doing cinematic B roll stuff! I can see how bloggers wouldn’t care, however. And I love that you can screw on filters. Another huge plus for cinema type people

Great comparison video, thanks! I have the DJI Osmo camera and I love it. I am tired of the cages, too. I had the YI 4K+ action camera and I loved their design on that camera. It had a universal mounting screw slot so you didn't have to use a cage or thumb screws. I wish these two action camera monsters would do the same thing with their design.

I liked the sound on the DJI the best.Great Video.

Great review, just wish you touched on the GPS. I have both cam's and find the Gopro being used more often for the telemetry information since the DJI has no gps. It's nice to pull that info and see where and when you have been to places you would like to find again or share. I use these cams for hiking and Motorcycle rides. Thanks again.

Love the critical review. Exactly the information i need thanks

While the comparison between the 2 action cameras was excellent ... it was at times difficult to tell if it was a comparison between the action cameras or a comparison between action cameras and your studio equipmen. In which case its like comparing a mini with a Ford Raptor

I have been looking at the DJI it is much cheaper than the GoPro I think it will be my next camera thanks for the comparison really helped with my desision.

Wow could you get a more professionally, fair, unbiased review? Awesome stuff, thank you very much 👍

OMFG! a north american who use an android phone! :O the dji camera looks great. has much better audio and the lack of the lens flare is great. also you can change the filter if it get scratched. only place I didn't like the image quality was at 9:30. cool review.

One thing I didn't hear you mention was price. Considering that DJI is "close," saving $50 to $130 depending on where you shop, may be the deciding factor for some people.

The Osmo Action just went on sale and I feel like they are gearing to release another iteration, what do you think the likelihood of that is?

There was a big software update with many improvements for the osmo since you recorded the footage. Obviously it doesn’t change many of the nit picky things you found with it b

Maybe you could do a quick little lighting tutorial for small stuff, like gundams or figures? :)

I think dji is going to be releasing osmo 2 soon because of price drop and bestbuy not stocking it anymore

Thank you for a fantastic, detailed video comparison. I will go for the Gopro 8 instead of the DJI or Gopro 7 black 👍🇬🇧

XLNT side-by-side comparison, Joey! Have been looking for action cam for a little while but was unsure of which one to buy. Think DJI just "bought" themselves an 1st time customer!

Great review love all the details you tested

Super professional and helpfull! Thanks soooo much! You covered all of the aspects! Tace care!🤗

Will you guys try to build those "open source" ventilators? They were made to be built with accessable items from hardware stores

So DJI bought you a GoPro just to say, "hey we're not there yet, but we're coming"... ballsy haha

Thanks for the thorough review! Great info here.

Awesome information and test, thank you for sharing I just Subscribed!

If you are fed up of micro sd, use the usbc option, that’s why it’s there

Amazing, informative comparison. But, if you'll let me pick a nit, in the stabilization section you didn't mention that the Osmo Action crops more than the Hero8 with EIS on.

The GoPro hero 7 in a cage looks better than the hero 8 and the dji osmo action in a case is the most handsome action camera imo (aesthetically speaking)

Nice review...whats the better value? The DJI is now $260 and comes with extra battery and charging kit.

But were you using a _flat_ profile on the GoPro or did you use "gopro color" ??

I find it hard to swallow your final comment that you personally would choose the GoPro, you listed many factors that you liked much better about the DJI: Rear Screen size, menu operations, colour processing, lens cover, no lens flare from lights. The only one thing you liked more about GoPro was the flip down mount. I don’t get your stand there. For me the DJI is currently $80 cheaper so it’s hard to see the GoPro being worth it.

Thank you for this video.

I would like to hear your thoughts on value for money spent

It wasn't until recently that That I have had the thought I need to upgrade my camera. I am using a cheap knock off camera (Apeman sports camera). It has served my purposes, but I am finding its weaknesses more and more. Audio in particular. You can check it out for yourself. I see variations in audio quality from vid to vid. Seems the newest version of the osmo is gaining ground quickly. Really looking for a camera that would allow external mics. I do like the idea of the front facing screen for my purposes. Thank you for taking the time to share your info. Great review.

Thanks

Good unbiased review. That helped. Thanks.

The tilted glasses are activating ocd triggers I never knew I had... Either way, great review!

The flare ("crazy line") you're getting around lights is caused by grease on the cover lens. Either that, or DJI ran some fine grit garnet sandpaper across the lens before sending it to you. Try cleaning the glass with alcohol and a lens cloth and see what you get. This is not the behavior of a HERO8Black with a clean lens. As for the stabilization performance, the Osmo crops the field of view more. That's clearly visible in your side by side stabilization sequence. If you use "Boost" with HyperSmooth, you get about the same field of view as the Osmo, but with better stabilization.

After watching a whole video, I still didn't get why you pick the gopro over dji. Is it b/c of the cage? Cuz that's the only con you mentioned, right?

Honestly...if I was considering one of the new action mini-cameras....I'd heavily consider the Insta360 One R twin package. Heavily configurable, has all the stuff the Hero 8 and Osmo have, but you can put a full 360 degree camera module in it too. So basically...you get the full functionality of a normal action camera and a 360 camera for much less then buying one of each. Also...for the sensor snobs...there is a 1 inch sensor module for the One R that does MUCH better in low light and has 5.3k resolution. The screen part of the camera is flippable, so you can use it in selfie mode or standard mode. Its only real downside is it has the cage but if you wanna take it more then a few yards/meters under water you need to buy a housing for it, and each mode (4k standard camera, 360 camera, and 1inch sensor) needs its own housing since they don't work with each other (each housing is $60-80 dollars depending which one you get). 4k only version is very comparable and competitive with the Go Pro 8 and DJI Osmo at $299. The twin edition that comes with the 4k module and the 360 module is $479 currently. The 1 inch module version is kinda spendy at $549...but its in a class of its own so they can kind of get away with it. Adding the 360 module brings it to $750... but its a great combo. Definitely worth checking out IMHO. No affiliation... I've just been looking at a new action cam and that one came up as a very viable option.

Great review. I just ordered the DJI action cam after watching your review and here's why. It appeared from your video in the GoPro with the fold down mounting system being part of the body if that mount were to break, what then? And the other Factor being price. Still a great review though thanks.

Any overheating and freezing up when filming in 4k issues with the hero 8?

I like your video image quality. Excellent light setup. Amazing

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So the summary is: DJI Better wind filtering. Better image for post editing. Better interface. Replaceable lens. Easier battery and sd removal. Cheaper price. Front facing screen. Worse low light performance. Camera cage. Less pleasing image without edits. GoPro Better unedited image. No cage needed. Better stabilization. Better low light performance. Worse battery and sd configuration. Worse interface. No replaceable lense. Worse wind suppression. More expensive. Worse post edit image. I don’t know if I missed a part of the video but, I don’t know how the overall preference is the go pro. If image impression matters the most then it’s clearly the go pro. Also as interesting is this is GoPros latest in a series of cameras and it’s not even a clear cut winner depending on your needs. This is DJI Action cam number 1. That’s a lot of expense go pro users have been through if they’ve ever upgraded their camera. I bought a DJI recently given their sale price with extra batteries. It seems nice so far. If I need the go pro image pop that can easily be edited in. But happy purchases whichever you buy. If the go pro was cheaper I think I would have bought it.

Well-done review, thanks

this video was clutch, thanx

Fun review. Thanks for the information. Keep the reviews coming!

Great video!

Hi, I don't know how was stabilization changed in Osmo, I had bought Osmo action in September last year, but I had to return it to the shop ! Stabilization was a joke> recording videos on bike ride without shaking was impossible ! ( mounted on head helmet or chest), with gopro7 no problem ! I am mountain biker / but not aggressive rider, so if u want recording your walk/ no problem then Osmo is maybe for you, but really not for action :)

Useful, personal and clear - thank you :-)

Good review on what counts.

God knows how many days we have to wait before testing them out in the outside again

Hello sir for traveling purpose which action camera I'll buy osmo action or gopro 8?

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Should I go with gopro 7 black or 8 black? I want to film action and do photography as well in my gopro. The one reason I'm thinking about 7 is because lens cover is replaceable

Hi Thanks for the comparison, I just watch your video while running, the stabilization of osmo is little bit smooth than Gopro8, have you update this two cameras before blogging

I prefer the color of the osmo action but it the image is too cropped in.

Where did you get your glasses? Are they metal frames?

I can attest to the degradation of the DJI Cinelike profile. Every time I use it the shadows are noisey and awful. I had to over-expose by up to .7 in order to get them cleaner (just like a dslr LOG).

Can both cameras record videos continuously for hours until the memory or battery runs out? Which one works better installed in a bike?

For a new be like myself, which would be easiest for posting with little to no editing at all? I do a lot of trail riding with RC trucks and it honestly don't need the most fancy so my mind goes for the cheaper one but if it's going to cause problem I want to know.

Awesome review

I must say that you're decision to opt for the GP8 if you had to buy one surprised me. And I would honestly like a hybrid of the two but since that is not possible, I went for the Osmo. Yes I wish I had the wider angle, though I suspect that can be fixed in future updates from DJI. Apart from that, is not much I like at the GP. The mount idea is good but that plastic is garbage man. ( no offence) It's an action cam.. it will break in no time. If they really wanted it a no case camera, which I agree is pretty much time to happen, it needs to have a screw type solid mount similar to Insta. The non replaceable lens is a deal breaker. Once scratched that camera is RIP. And no matter how tough the glass is, it will happen. Especially if you do climbing. I once dropped my camera, it sided on the floor and hit my ice axe pick right with the lens. While the colours are more vibrant and might understand while would appeal to the general public, most of the time is Orange.. like in really orange. Why would someone want that? So unnatural, especially when filming people. Battery life worse than the DJI. Accessories a lot more expensive. Needs specific micro Sd cards to work. Known long history of freeze, random shut down, etc. For Action, I cannot understand why someone would think that's a good camera. I'd rather buy the Hero7 which apart from the IS, is superior. And that's software which would have been an easy firmware upgrade. Of course this is a subjective opinion and I do appreciate you're effort to make the video which was quite good.

Batteries, life, charge times, type, replaceable?

I decided to buy my first action cam. Hero8 is $150 more expensive than Action in my country. Is it worth to go for extra? BTW we have Sony A7 III and 2x Sony a6500 and osmo pocket, so I only use action for mounting a car and take some shots (indoor outdoor shots) , nothing serious motion and I will use cinelike for colors.

Great review...I have a dji ozmo pocket to make my slot play videos..the small size doesn't draw much attention in the casinos and the gimbal helps to smooth it out..I've been thinking about getting the dji action as well...just not sure I need it...lol..Thanks for the info..

What camera did you use for talking about them

The non-replaceable lens issue is big. I think GoPro looked at their experience with Hero 7 Silver and White and said “hey, no one is bothered by the non-removable lens cover snd they don’t break very often. Unfortunately the didn’t realize that those who really push the GoPro and break lenses get the Black. I am hoping that the Hero 9 brings back the replaceable lens cover.

It's like a canon vs sony qualities.

The advantage of osmo action is the front screen removable lens and the battery it’seasy to remove unlike gopro.The gopro that I like is the supper view .

very good comparison!

Seems to me that the GoPro is a bit better in both color and sound quality. I am not a pro video guy, so I want things to be a solid as possible right away.

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.Does the Osmo split up the video files the same as the go pro's do .

Just ordered my new dji Osmo Action

ho is best dji osmo vs gopro hiro 8