GoPro Hero 10 Black vs DJI Osmo Action 4
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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
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 It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.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
Comparison of the Hero 10 vs the Action 4
Weight and size
The Action 4 is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Hero 10 and the Action 4 have similar weights.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
71.8mm x 50.8mm x 33.6mm / 2.83in x 2in x 1.32in
5.43oz / 154g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 4
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
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 10 and Action 4 have similar battery capacities. Both cameras have removable batteries.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 4
1770mAh
Removable
160min 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 Hero 10 and the Action 4 support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 4
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 4 offers HDR video.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 4
4K video at 120fps
4K
Camera and sensor technology
The Hero 10 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Action 4 is a little better than the Hero 10's. The Action 4 features a much higher bit rate than the Hero 10
GoPro Hero 10 Black
23MP
140°
100Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 4
10MP
155°
130Mbps
Camera settings
The Action 4's 100-12800 ISO range is far superior to Hero 10's. The Action 4's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
GoPro Hero 10 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 4
100-12800
+/-4
Hero 10 vs Action 4 specifications
Name | GoPro Hero 10 Black | DJI Osmo Action 4 |
Year of release | 2021 | 2023 |
Width | 2.83in / 71.8mm | 2.78in / 70.5mm |
Height | 2in / 50.8mm | 1.74in / 44.2mm |
Depth | 1.32in / 33.6mm | 1.29in / 32.8mm |
Weight | 5.43oz / 154g | 5.11oz / 145g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 59ft / 18m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | 14°F / -10°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 95°F / 35°C | 113°F / 45°C |
Battery capacity | 1720mAh | 1770mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 150min at 1080p | 160min at 1080p |
Charging time | 3h (5W) | 49min |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1Tb | 512GB |
Rear screen size | 2.27in | - |
Front screen size | 1.4in | - |
Field of view | 140° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/1.9" CMOS | 1/1.3" |
Pixels | 23MP | 10MP |
Aperture | F2.5 | F2.8 |
ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-12800 |
Video zoom | 2x | - |
Color Depth | 10bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 100Mbps | 130Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-2 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | 60fps | - |
4K video | 60fps | 120fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | 120fps |
1080p video | 240fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4x | 4 |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | - | 4K |
Stabilization | HyperSmooth 4.0 | RockSteady 3.0+ |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | 1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60 | No |
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 | Yes | No |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | 3 |
Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
Audio format | wav | aac |
Audio input | Media Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B) Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
Bluetooth | BLE 4.2 | BLE 5.0 |
USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | Yes | No |
GPS pairing | - | GPS remote |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |