GoPro Hero 11 Black vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the GoPro Hero 11 Black

GoPro Hero 11 Black☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★GoPro Hero 11 Black
GoPro's 2022 camera: 5.3K video, improved stabilization
The Hero 11 is a few years old now, but has the same sensor technology as the latest GoPro Hero 13 Black and is therefore still a great action camera. Although the more recent models feature many improvements, it part of the latest generation of GoPro cameras and is a very good choice for beginners or as a budget friendly option.
  • Pros
  • Mostly as capable as the latest GoPros
  • Great value for money
  • Integrated GPS
  • Cons
  • No HDR video
  • Ageing image stabilization

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

Comparison of the Hero 11 vs the Action 5 Pro

Weight and size

The Action 5 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. Both the Hero 11 and the Action 5 Pro have similar weights.
GoPro Hero 11 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 5 Pro
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.15oz / 146g
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.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
1720mAh
Removable
150min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1950mAh
Removable
240min 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 Hero 11 and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
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.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
5.3K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps

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 11's. Both cameras feature 120Mbps bit rate video.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
27.6MP
140°
120Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
40MP
155°
120Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 5 Pro's 100-51200 ISO range is far superior to Hero 11's. The Action 5 Pro's +/-4 exposure compensation is far superior.
GoPro Hero 11 Black
100-6400
+/-2
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4

Hero 11 vs Action 5 Pro specifications

NameGoPro Hero 11 BlackDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20222024
Width2.83in / 71.8mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2in / 50.8mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.32in / 33.6mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight5.43oz / 154g5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof33ft / 10m66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature14°F / -10°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature95°F / 35°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1720mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life150min at 1080p240min at 1080p
Charging time3h (5W)53min
Built-in storage-64GB (47GB available)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb1TB
Rear screen size2.27in-
Front screen size1.4in-
Field of view140°155°
Sensor1/1.9" CMOS1/1.3"
Pixels27.6MP40MP
ApertureF2.5F2.8
ISO range100-6400100-51200
Video zoom2x-
Color Depth10bit10bit
Video bite rate120Mbps120Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-2+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video60fps-
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K60fps
StabilizationHyperSmooth 5.0RockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lockYesYes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming1080p30 (HyperSmooth) or 1080p60No
Webcam mode1080p30-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formatwavaac
Audio inputMedia Mod (H9B/H10B/H11B)
Pro 3.5mm Mic Adapter
Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection
Audio bluetooth support-DJI Mic 2
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
BluetoothBLE 4.2BLE 5.1
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedYesNo
GPS pairing-GPS remote
Pressure gauge-Yes
Voice commandsYesYes