DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs GoPro Hero 10 Black
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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 GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro Hero 10 Black
GoPro's 2021 action camera: premium features at a budget pricepoint
The Hero 10 is now several generations old, but still holds up as an incredibly capable action camera. It features older sensor technology than the Hero 11 and above, but the overall quality means it is amazing value for money.
- Pros
- A premium product at a budget price
- Integrated GPS
- Good battery life
- Cons
- Ageing sensor technology
- Older generation stabilization
Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Hero 10
Weight and size
The Action 5 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Hero 10 have similar weights.
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
GoPro Hero 10 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
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 slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
GoPro Hero 10 Black
1720mAh
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
Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Hero 10 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
GoPro Hero 10 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
Only the Action 5 Pro offers HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
GoPro Hero 10 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Camera and sensor technology
The Action 5 Pro features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Action 5 Pro is a little better than the Hero 10's. The Action 5 Pro features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 10
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
GoPro Hero 10 Black
23MP
140°
100Mbps
Camera settings
The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Hero 10's. The Action 5 Pro's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
GoPro Hero 10 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Action 5 Pro vs Hero 10 specifications
Name | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | GoPro Hero 10 Black |
Year of release | 2024 | 2021 |
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 | 5.15oz / 146g | 5.43oz / 154g |
Waterproof | 66ft / 20m | 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 | 1950mAh | 1720mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 240min at 1080p | 150min at 1080p |
Charging time | 53min | 3h (5W) |
Built-in storage | 64GB (47GB available) | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | 1Tb |
Rear screen size | - | 2.27in |
Front screen size | - | 1.4in |
Field of view | 155° | 140° |
Sensor | 1/1.3" | 1/1.9" CMOS |
Pixels | 40MP | 23MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.5 |
ISO range | 100-51200 | 100-6400 |
Video zoom | - | 2x |
Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | 100Mbps |
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 | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | 4K60fps | - |
Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0+ | HyperSmooth 4.0 |
Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
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 | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | 3 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | aac | wav |
Audio input | Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter |
Audio bluetooth support | DJI Mic 2 | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.1 | BLE 4.2 |
USB | Type-C USB | USB-C |
GPS integrated | No | Yes |
GPS pairing | GPS remote | - |
Pressure gauge | Yes | - |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |