DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Insta360 Ace

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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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 Insta360 Ace

Insta360 Ace☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Flip screen
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Ace

Weight and size

The Action 5 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The Action 5 Pro weighs a little less than the Ace.
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
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
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
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 Ace
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 5 Pro and the Ace offer HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace offers a slightly higher resolution. The Action 5 Pro and the Ace both have a similar field of view. The Ace features a much higher bit rate than the Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Ace's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4

Action 5 Pro vs Ace specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 5 ProInsta360 Ace
Year of release20242023
Width2.78in / 70.5mm2.83in / 71.9mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm2.05in / 52.15mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.52in / 38.5mm
Weight5.15oz / 146g6.24oz / 176.8g
Waterproof66ft / 20m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1950mAh1700mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life240min at 1080p100min at 4K30fps HDR
Charging time53min70min (5V/3A)
Built-in storage64GB (47GB available)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB1Tb
Rear screen size-2.4in
Front screen size-Yes
Field of view155°157°
Sensor1/1.3"1/2"
Pixels40MP48MP
ApertureF2.8F2.4
Focal length-16mm
ISO range100-51200100-6400
Video zoom-4x
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps170Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video-30fps
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video-60fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K44x
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video4K60fps4k 30fps
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+Flowstate
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.265 (HEVC)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio inputDual DJI Microphone Direct Connection-
Audio bluetooth supportDJI Mic 2Bluetooth headsets
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.1BLE 5.2
USBType-C USBUSB-C
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingGPS remoteiOS Application
Android Application
Pressure gaugeYes-
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commands-Yes