DJI Osmo Action 4 vs GoPro Hero 13 Black
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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI's 2023 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is DJI's 2023 premium action camera and features 4K120fps video, over 3 hours of run time at full HD in a very rugged package. It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.
- Pros
- 59ft / 18m waterproof without case
- Freeze-proof
- Excellent image stabilization
- Cons
- Only 4K video
Overview of the GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro Hero 13 Black
GoPro's latest camera featuring 5.3K video, lens mods, super slomo
The Hero 13 is GoPro's latest high end action camera. It is only an incremental improvement over the past two models (the Hero 12 and Hero 11), but it is still the best action camera you can buy for most use cases.
- Pros
- Great 5.3K video
- Super slomo (13x)
- Lens mods with automatic detection
- Great image stabilization
- Integrated GPS
- Cons
- Ageing sensor
- No 8K support
- Low light performance
Comparison of the Action 4 vs the Hero 13
Weight and size
The Action 4 is a slightly smaller camera. The Action 4 weighs a little less than the Hero 13.
DJI Osmo Action 4
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
GoPro Hero 13 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.61oz / 159g
Why size and weight matter:
Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.
Battery life
The Hero 13 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
DJI Osmo Action 4
1770mAh
Removable
160min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero 13 Black
1900mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Why battery life matters:
Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.
Storage
Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Action 4 and the Hero 13 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 4
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 13 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Why storage matters:
High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.
Video performance
Both the Action 4 and the Hero 13 offer HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 4
4K video at 120fps
4K
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 13 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
5.3K 30fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 13 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Action 4 is a little better than the Hero 13's. The Action 4 has a slightly better video bit rate than the Hero 13.
DJI Osmo Action 4
10MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 13 Black
27.6MP
148°
120Mbps
Camera settings
The Action 4's 100-12800 ISO range is far superior to Hero 13's. The Action 4's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
DJI Osmo Action 4
100-12800
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 13 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Action 4 vs Hero 13 specifications
Name | DJI Osmo Action 4 | GoPro Hero 13 Black |
Year of release | 2023 | 2024 |
Width | 2.78in / 70.5mm | 2.83in / 71.8mm |
Height | 1.74in / 44.2mm | 2in / 50.8mm |
Depth | 1.29in / 32.8mm | 1.32in / 33.6mm |
Weight | 5.11oz / 145g | 5.61oz / 159g |
Waterproof | 59ft / 18m | 33ft / 10m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | 14°F / -10°C |
Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | 95°F / 35°C |
Battery capacity | 1770mAh | 1900mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 160min at 1080p | 150min at 1080p |
Charging time | 49min | 3h (5W) |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 512GB | 1Tb |
Rear screen size | - | 2.27in |
Front screen size | - | 1.4in |
Field of view | 155° | 148° |
Sensor | 1/1.3" | 1/1.9" CMOS |
Pixels | 10MP | 27.6MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.5 |
Focal length | - | 12-39mm |
ISO range | 100-12800 | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | - | 2x |
Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 130Mbps | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-2 |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | - | 60fps |
4K video | 120fps | 60fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | 120fps |
1080p video | 240fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | 4x |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 13x at 720p |
HDR video | 4K | 5.3K 30fps |
Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0+ | HyperSmooth 6.0 |
Horizon lock | - | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
Live streaming | No | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 |
Webcam mode | - | 1080p30 |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | No | - |
Photo burst mode | No | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | 3 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | wav |
Audio input | - | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter |
Audio bluetooth support | - | Airpods and Bluetooth headsets |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 5.3 |
USB | Type-C USB | USB-C |
GPS integrated | No | Yes |
GPS pairing | GPS remote | - |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |