Insta360 Ace vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
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Overview of the 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
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
Comparison of the Ace vs the Action 5 Pro
Weight and size
The Action 5 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The Action 5 Pro weighs a little less than the Ace.
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
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.
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace
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
Both the Ace and the Action 5 Pro offer HDR video.
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 120fps
4K60fps
Camera and sensor technology
The Ace offers a slightly higher resolution. The Ace and the Action 5 Pro both have a similar field of view. The Ace features a much higher bit rate than the Action 5 Pro
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps
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 Ace's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
100-51200
+/-4
Ace vs Action 5 Pro specifications
Name | Insta360 Ace | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro |
Year of release | 2023 | 2024 |
Width | 2.83in / 71.9mm | 2.78in / 70.5mm |
Height | 2.05in / 52.15mm | 1.74in / 44.2mm |
Depth | 1.52in / 38.5mm | 1.29in / 32.8mm |
Weight | 6.24oz / 176.8g | 5.15oz / 146g |
Waterproof | 33ft / 10m | 66ft / 20m |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 197ft / 60m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
Max operating temperature | 104°F / 40°C | 113°F / 45°C |
Battery capacity | 1700mAh | 1950mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 100min at 4K30fps HDR | 240min at 1080p |
Charging time | 70min (5V/3A) | 53min |
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 | 2.4in | - |
Front screen size | Yes | - |
Field of view | 157° | 155° |
Sensor | 1/2" | 1/1.3" |
Pixels | 48MP | 40MP |
Aperture | F2.4 | F2.8 |
Focal length | 16mm | - |
ISO range | 100-6400 | 100-51200 |
Video zoom | 4x | - |
Color Depth | 8bit | 10bit |
Video bite rate | 170Mbps | 120Mbps |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
360-degree video | No | No |
5.3K video | 30fps | - |
4K video | 120fps | 120fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | 120fps |
1440p video | 60fps | - |
1080p video | 240fps | 240fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4x | 4 |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 8x at 1080p |
HDR video | 4k 30fps | 4K60fps |
Stabilization | Flowstate | RockSteady 3.0+ |
Horizon lock | Yes | Yes |
Video format | H.265 (HEVC) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | - | No |
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 | aac |
Audio input | - | Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection |
Audio bluetooth support | Bluetooth headsets | DJI Mic 2 |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.2 | BLE 5.1 |
USB | USB-C | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | No |
GPS pairing | iOS Application Android Application | GPS remote |
Pressure gauge | - | Yes |
Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
Gesture commands | Yes | - |