DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Akaso Brave 7 LE
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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is overall a great action camera, that captures high quality footage in low light situations. It is very capable, rugged, usable in very cold weather and underwater without a diving case down to 66ft / 20m. It is the successor to the DJI Osmo Action 4 which was already a very popular choice.
- Pros
- SuperNight mode
- Waterproof 66ft / 20m without case
- Freeze-proof
- Built-in storage
- Cons
- Still only 4K video
Overview of the Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Akaso's 2020 mid range budget action camera
The Brave 7 LE is a versatile budget action camera with a front facing screen and one of the only ones to be dust and splash proof without a case. It also offers very decent performance with 4K video and image stabilization.
- Pros
- Front screen
- Splash proof (IPX7)
- Many accessories included
- Cons
- Not waterproof without case
- Average performance
Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Brave 7 LE
Weight and size
The Brave 7 LE is a lot more compact than the Action 5 Pro. The Brave 7 LE weighs a little less than the Action 5 Pro.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.15oz / 146g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 7 LE
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
4.48oz / 127g
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 Action 5 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 7 LE
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
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
Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Brave 7 LE support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 7 LE
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
Only the Action 5 Pro offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 7 LE
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Action 5 Pro features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 7 LE is a little better than the Action 5 Pro's.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 7 LE
20MP
170°
Feature missing
Camera settings
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Akaso Brave 7 LE
Feature missing
Feature missing
Action 5 Pro vs Brave 7 LE specifications
Name | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | Akaso Brave 7 LE |
Year of release | 2024 | 2020 |
Width | 2.78in / 70.5mm | 1.26in / 32mm |
Height | 1.74in / 44.2mm | 2.24in / 57mm |
Depth | 1.29in / 32.8mm | 0.94in / 24mm |
Weight | 5.15oz / 146g | 4.48oz / 127g |
Waterproof | 66ft / 20m | 3ft / 1m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1950mAh | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 240min at 1080p | 90min for 4k 30fps |
Charging time | 53min | - |
Built-in storage | 64GB (47GB available) | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | - |
Rear screen size | - | 2in |
Front screen size | - | 0.96in |
Field of view | 155° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/1.3" | CMOS |
Pixels | 40MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.0 |
ISO range | 100-51200 | - |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 120fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | 60fps |
1080p video | 240fps | 120fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 8x at 720p |
HDR video | 4K60fps | - |
Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0+ | EIS |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | No | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | - |
Audio input | Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection | Akaso external mic |
Audio bluetooth support | DJI Mic 2 | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.1 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | No |
GPS pairing | GPS remote | - |
Pressure gauge | Yes | - |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Remote control | - | Included |