YI 4K+ vs GoPro Hero5 black vs YI 4K - EIS and Audio Test

Comparison of YI 4K+, GoPro Hero5 black & YI 4K Action Camera shot in 4K with 30fps with Image Stabilization (EIS) and Audio Test.
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▼ Camera Specs & Mounting Info ▼

⚙Equipment used:

➤ Test Situation:
All cameras were mounted with GoPro's Jaws Clamp (as seen at the end) so they experience the exact same vibrations & concussions.
I did two rides, during the first ride EIS (Electronic Image Stabilization) was switched on YI 4K+ Action Camera was switched on. GoPro Hero5 black and YI 4K don't offer that feature in 4K (only up to 2.7K).
Color Profiles were set to Auto (ProTune / YI Flat off) so I don't accidentally set one camera better than the other.
Audio was set to auto, except when I tested the new "Wind" setting on YI 4K+. I did several test and placed the cameras inside and outside the underwater case; except GoPro Hero5 black which is waterproof without a case.

🎥 YI 4K+ Action Camera Specs:
Sensor: 12,35 MP Sony IMX377 sensor
Chip: Ambarella H2 chip
Video Resolution & Frame Rate:
4K – (3840 x 2160) – 60 / 50 / 30 / 25 fps (up to 135 mbps)
1080p – (1920 x 1080) – 120 / 100 / 60 / 50 / 30 / 25 fps
720p – (1280 x 720) – 240 /200 fps

Video Format: .mp4 format, .h264 codec.
Photo: 12 MP resolution
Lens: 7 layer optical glass lens with f2.8 aperture; 155° FOV
Focal length: 2.68mm
Display: 2,19″ diameter, 640 x 360 pixel with 330PPI resolution touch display. (Similar to GoPro Hero 4 silver)
Battery: 1400 mAh capacity. 110 min. of recording will be possible in 4K with 30fps.
Storage: microSD card support for cards up to 128GB; Class 10 recommended. (U3 recommended for 4K video!)
Connectivity & Ports: dual band wifi network (2.4 & 5 GHz) to ensure faster download speeds up to 30Mbps download speed.
Bluetooth 4.0 for the remote control.
Ports: USB-C port, NO microHDMI!
A/V out via USB is possible, Mic-in is possible with adapter.
On the bottom of the camera there’s a door for the battery & microSD card
a 1/4″ tripod thread sits next to it for mounting.

Special Features:
3-axis gyroscope and accelerometer
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS) up to 4K and 30fps
2 microphones are built in, and a speaker for playback.

🎥 YI 4K Action Camera Specs:
Sensor: 12,35 MP Sony IMX377 sensor
Chip: Ambarella A9SE chip
Video Resolution & Frame Rate:
4K – (3840 x 2160) – 30 / 25 fps (60 mbps)
1080p – (1920 x 1080) – 120 / 100 / 60 / 50 / 30 / 25 fps
720p – (1280 x 720) – 240 /200 fps

Video Format: .mp4 format, .h264 codec.
Photo: 12 MP resolution
Lens: 7 layer optical glass lens with f2.8 aperture; 155° FOV
Focal length: 2.68mm
Display: 2,19″ diameter, 640 x 360 pixel with 330PPI resolution touch display. (Similar to GoPro Hero 4 silver)
Battery: 1400 mAh capacity. 110 min. of recording will be possible in 4K with 30fps.
Storage: microSD card support for cards up to 128GB; Class 10 recommended. (U3 recommended for 4K video!)
Connectivity & Ports: dual band wifi network (2.4 & 5 GHz) to ensure faster download speeds up to 30Mbps download speed.
Bluetooth 4.0 for the remote control.
Ports: microUSB, NO microHDMI!
A/V out via USB is possible, Mic-in is not available!
On the bottom of the camera there’s a door for the battery & microSD card
a 1/4″ tripod thread sits next to it for mounting.

Special Features:
3-axis gyroscope and accelerometer
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
2 microphones are built in, and a speaker for playback.

Dimensions & Weight:
Weight: 95g camera + battery
Dimensions: 65 x 42 x 21mm, so it’s a little wider than Yi 1 (60.4 x 42 x 21.2 mm).

🎥 GoPro Hero 5 black Specs:
Sensor: 12 MP
Chip: I suspect Sony IMX 117
Video Resolution & Frame Rate:
- 4K
30, 25 fps Wide FOV
24 fps SuperView, Wide FOV
- 1080p
120 fps Wide, Narrow FOV
90 fps Wide FOV
80 fps SuperView FOV
60, 50, 48, 30, 25, 24 fps SuperView, Wide, Medium, Linear, Narrow FOV

Video Format: .mp4 format, .h264 codec.
Photo: 12 MP resolution; Burst: 30fps
Display: 2″ diameter touch display.
Battery: 1220 mAh
Storage: microSD card support for cards up to 64GB; Class 10 recommended. (U3 recommended for 4K video!)
Connectivity & Ports: wifi & bluetooth
Ports: USB-C & micro HDMI
Mic-in is available with adapter (sold separately)
On the bottom of the camera there’s a door for the battery & microSD card.

Special Features:
waterproof 10m without housing
Electronic Image Stabilization (EIS)
3 microphones are built in and the best audio stream is automatically chosen.
GPS recording
Touch Display
Voice Control

➤ More Info:

[hetnederlandsereclamekanaa]

The EIS on the Yi 4K+ looks really great!

[iglyduckling]

EIS really worked on the yi 4K plus! good review, this helped me a lot, I returned my hero 5 because of freezing and overheat issue.

[furulevi]

- Yi has more detail in the shadows at 2:57
- bitrate is not high enough, when there is a lot of motion and many textures, the image on all cameras is pretty pixelated

[akeshake]

Eines der Top Reviews die ich bisher gesehen habe. Wirklich gut gemacht und man konnte die Unterschiede raussehen und raushören :)

[udoheinl]

Compliment, very good!
I tested YI 4k+ with iPhone 6s+

[kymmoulds]

I've just purchased a Yi 4K+ action camera and your video is most helpful in seeing the difference in the Image Stabilization and quality of sound. Thanks and well done a big thumbs up.

[DameDivaDan]

Thank you so much. I've been waiting for someone to test the microphones and you have just answered all of my questions with a great review. Wunderbar & danke schön!

[BroAdel]

Sjcam sj8 pro VS yi 4k+ VS yi 4k
Which is the best for video+audio quality?
*Sorry for bad grammar🙏

[stefpix]

GP5 seems to be sharper, looking at the trees on the side. I would not consider the waterproofing to be as effective as a separate case when snorkeling / diving some meters below the surface. One grain of sand would cause a salt water leak inside the camera. A small leak inside a waterproof housing may not end inside the camera, and anti fog inserts may absorb the water. But great to have waterproofing for rainy days, snow etc.

[poi]

Great review as usual! I can make my decisions based on your review now :) Cheers!

[playprostudios]

This is incredibly detailed. Thanks for this review.

[dckites]

Hola, sabes como se hace para ver video en vivo con la YI 4K en mi PC? Quiero ajustar el lente de la camara pero viendolo desde el monitor de la pc. Gracias

[hobbes]

really great review of the 3 cameras! awesome!

[MarcMERLIN]

That was a worthwhile comparison, thanks for doing it. I'm kind of sold on the YI 4K+ but I need an analog (PAL) video out. Is there such a cable, ideally a right angle cable so it doesn't stick out too much, that does this?

[ClimbingTV]

Hello, great video. Can you tell me which settings are you recommending on yi 4k+ for lowlight? My lowlight videos are grainy. What settings are you using and why (specially metering mode, shutter speed, wb, iso, color) Thank you!

[gaboaaa]

hi, can you upload the raw video file of the gopro to some platform? Like mega.co? I want to see if it lags in my video edito like my yi 4k plus videos do. Some 4k 60 fps on highest bitrate would be great. My yi 4k plus videos are totaly useless. I cant edit them because they lag so much in my video editors. Sony vegas, Adobe premiere the freeware editing software called "shotcut" can playback it smoothly. I have an i7 4790, 3, 6 ghz, 16gb ram, gtx 980 nvidia graphics card.

would be great if you could give me some gopro footge.

Im seconds away from selling my yi actioncam because i cant edit the videos

[univision]

Hero 5 has better image quality, stability, and less voice noise . Yi 4k+ unnatural redish color, better image details, better battery life, bad sound . If your buying used camera go with hero 5, surprisingly cheaper price on ebay then yi. I got one hero 5 for $100, i saw the yi 4k+ they go for $170

[The_Sass_Monster]

Go pro has the best sound stabilization, the image quality was subtle amongst all of them, but by far the go pro was best overall . Thank you. Now I know which to purchase

[njsfer]

Quick disclaimer, the Yi4k also has the "wind" mode, released in the last firmware versions. Doesn't do miracles but helps a bit!
Too bad that Xiaomi didn't solve the issue of bad audio in their latest Yi4k+. That's not the way to go if you want to beat GoPro.
I have my Yi4k and for the price (180€) it was great, besides audio not much to complain!

[NEKTARIOSZOGKOS]

i cant ardestand why you are not using the 60fps 4k capability that is the most biggest weapon on yi 4k+.