WHICH TO BUY IN 2023? GoPro Hero 11 vs DJI Osmo Action 3

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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
01:13 - Side by Side Comparison: GoPro vs DJI
03:06 - The Categories I Compare
03:40 - Image Quality
05:03 - Audio Quality
07:09 - Stabilization
07:42 - Bugginess
09:22 - Sponsor Slot - Squarespace
10:59 - Battery Life
14:40 - A Few More Things

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[DavidManningvlog]

I realize it sounds like I'm saying DGI instead of DJI, but I promise it feels like I'm saying DJI... What do you guys think? Is the Action 3 the new King of Action Cameras in 2023?

[tjthedogtrainer]

Loved the image from the GoPro 11 but I dont miss it at all after getting the DJI Action 3. No freezes, no over heating, longer battery, it just works better!

[DaveDiggle]

I have the DJI Action 3 and have used it for work, most recently in HOT Bali and the DJI performed flawlessly, My son has the GoPro 11 and has experienced the shut downs and battery issues... So 100% agree DJI Action 3 at this stage (especially when you NEED it to perform) is the best option. - Great informational video too 👍

[vtempest]

I bought the DJI Action 3 around a week ago for a trip and this review really put my mind at ease, thank you.

[TheSmartWoodshop]

I had the GO system forever. I didn’t have the 11 but had 2 GP 10 and all the stuff. I use mine professionally and the over heating crashing and having to dismantle it from the mod to pull battery and reset was hard on production. I picked up the DJI 3 and after a month or two using it extensively I put all of my GP gear on CL. I took a bath on it, but better than it growing old in a drawer. For me the GP isn’t even close for me extreme needs.😎🤙

[dkeberhard]

Outstanding review. I had the Hero 3 Black and never had a problem. The I finally bought the Hero 9 and right away experience the dreaded freeze up. I also did a 1 hour+, indoor, 4k recording test and no had problems but still felt it might be unreliable. I have the original dji Action and am considering getting the Action 3. Not willing to buy any more GoPro cameras. Its amazing how dji entered this action camera game only recently (May 2019) and is now kicking GoPro's butt.

[ChrisGarage]

This is an AWESOME NON-BIASED comparison! Excellent job!
I've been looking at action cameras as I transition my Youtube channel into more outdoors videos. I was pretty much sold on a GoPro. Names been around forever. I've heard whispers of unreliability but nothing major. Just happened to stumble on this video and glad I did. After watching, I've spent the last 4 hours digging and found SO MANY GOPRO RELIABILITY complaints! Thank you for pointing that out! I struggle with Tech sometimes. If I had gotten a GOPRO and it failed, I would have thought it was my fault. And beat myself up for not knowing how to fix it.
I honestly can't thank you enough for making this video. You earned a lifelong subscriber here. And I'm definitely using your links to get a DJI
P.S. Your sound, video quality, and edits are smooth and seamless. GREAT JOB!

[ChrisfromFL]

I found your channel about 6 months ago when I first thought about getting an Action Camera. I had never heard of DJI Action Cameras at that time. But your first comparison vlog had me leaning towards DJI. I of course watched other vloggers comparing the same cameras. In the end, I finally decided to pull the trigger last week. For me this video is about 5 days to late, my camera will be here next Tuesday. I went for the DJI Osmo Action 3. Now I feel like I made the right decission!! The external microphones and the price where to 2 big factors for me. Thanks so much for your insightful videos. Moving on to deciding which accessory bundle to purchase and reviewing your video from last. Thanks again for your tutorials.

[bruunm]

I’ll get. OA3 for sure. I prefer the warmer more vibrant colours in GoPro but the fact that I can change that in post and also not seeing them side by side means I’ll never know any different. Also the Adventure and platinum pack are so much better value in AUS.

[upshiftfreak]

I switched to DJI after GoPro Hero 7 . My drones, action and pocket cameras are all DJI. I don't think I'll ever go back, although I just added an Insta360 X3 and a Feiyu Pocket 3 to my stable. Thanks for backing up what I have experienced. Also the ease of lens cover replacement and, for me, the ease of file movement to my laptop are a couple of more great reasons I prefer the Action 3

[aaronmelson]

I had the gopro hero 5, 7, 8 and 10 over the years and I had issues with all of them. I sold those other cameras and decided to try the A3 and I have not had a single issue with that camera. Not only that, I am a mobile editor and I use luma fusion on my m2 ipad pro to edit my videos. When plugging the A3 into my ipad, the files app recognizes it as a drive and it makes transfering files that much easier. With the hero 10 I had to either go thru the gopro app or I had to do it thru the photos app and that was always an extra step I had to take which I didn't like. I also have the dji mic system and that has been flawless as well. I am very happy with my action 3 but I am curious with what the hero 12 will be like. Its a shame we are coming up to 12 generations of the heros and yet those cameras still have issues while DJI is 3 gens in and they have pretty much made the A3 near perfect (at least for what I use mines for).

[theonyxgrovecompany]

I was happy to see that blind test on the images and on the audio. That was I wasn’t swayed ahead of time. I did like the 11’s image a bit better but the battery and overheating that everyone talks about definitely has me leaning to the Action 3 I think. Thanks for the great video! 👊

[ZenWalks]

This was SO enlightening! I was thinking of buying the Hero11, but I will now investigate lot into the Acton3. Thanks once again for a great video. Cheers from Lisbon!

[mydviews]

This is exactly what I was looking for. Was considering these two cameras 📷 Battery life is important to me. Over heating may be a bigger problem on hot days. I want a reliable camera that I know will work. 👍

[ajpalmgren]

Thanks for a great comprehensive comparison between these two cameras! I'm SO GLAD you addressed the Overheating issue finally at 12:57! THIS is why I'm here, to see of the Osmo has any overheating issues...and you cleared it up for me, thank you!!!
About 07:42 - Bugginess - I'm really surprised that I I didn't hear you say in THIS chapter about overheating (this is where I was first looking for your comments on overheating), because my GoPro 10 overheats EVERY SINGLE USE after 5-20 min at 4k60fps AND 30fps (NOT 120! I don't even bother with 120 since 30-60 is so bad!). To me, that is by FAR the BIGGEST bug of any GoPro in this range! And other YouTuber's videos show this as an issue with ALL gopros in this number range.
BUT, that's why I'm looking to switch to the Osmo, because nobody says it ever overheats...right?

[zon]

Camera B. Hands down. Clarity & color alone. Watching on a 85” tv and I can see how much more of a difference it is. The GoPro is way clearer and colorful. Since it’s first priority and what it actually is a “camera” that’s what it should do best. Both companies have work to do. Great video David. Thanks!! So do I want a longer battery with poorer videos? Or superior video with less battery? Hmmm

[SteveSacramento]

I chose the GoPro hero 11, after watching many videos. It’s not perfect but in my opinion it was the better of the 2.

[kokoydakaks]

OA3 user here, bought it last december, amazing camera.friendly user, no lagging, extraordinary magnetic mount, the battery life and price factor, definitely it will be the new king of action cameras😊

[nomad]

Hi David,

Some more thoughts to consider when buying either brand:

- Accessories. Most people have GP as it’s been around for awhile so starting new means, they can be reused especially for GP9/10/11 like Media Mod, Cage, etc. Can’t do that with A1/2/3 so we need to factor this into the total cost to be fully objective than just entry price; and

- Batteries. Stress test is nice but when I want continuous long form shooting both don’t cut it unless you use Volta or Ulanzi power banks + tripod legs and I don’t want to lug around extra batteries I will probably use so depends on your workflow; and

- Image Quality. The devil is in the details and hands down, GP11 is better for me.

Aside from this, we left the Elephant out of the room. What did DJI do for those who had the close focus quality issues? Like Gopro, nothing. Didn’t confirm or deny, just fixed it and kept quite to avoid lawsuits. So if you’re in that lot, I’m sure you will not be happy as well as the freezing issues over at Gopro. Both get thumbs down for this again trying to be fully objective for new buyers to know and now buy early models of A3.

The other thing is that for vlogging, DJI exposes the subject and blows out the background when switching between say in the forrest and back to sunlight, while GP seem to balance between subject and background. Check for yourself so depends on your use cases.

The other things not mentioned is photo quality, GPS, 8:7 to reframe portrait or landscape or re-crop, 360deg horizon lock in most shooting modes while DJI is limited to 2.7K. If these don’t matter in your workflow than DJI is the way to go;

- TCO. Total cost of ownership, where accessories is one but the big one is between new models, there’s no backward or forward compatibility not consistent drive price.

Meaning if you bought A1, it was good value for money and affordable. Then A2 was crazy high, completely different design, had overheating issues and got left behind after A3 was released, same chip and inside but repackaged but yet A3 got the 10bit upgrade, wtf DJI! And it cost way more than A3. So be like Sony and punish your loyal customers who spent more. Then you get the A3 which is more affordable but different design again. So if this trend stands and you upgrade, then expect A4 to cost more and a new design


I myself couldn’t decide and got the A3 (and previous pissed off A2 buyer) in Jan’23 to avoid the quality close focus issues only because Gopro ecommerce couldn’t let me buy the GP11 working overseas for some reason so their loss.

I’m a fan of tech so will load up where I can and both have major flaws and should go back to releasing every 2-3yrs so we get finished products instead of half baked ones and be guinea pigs and buy early and then get happy when they release firmware updates 3-6-9mos later when it should be there Day One.

I’m waiting more eagerly on both ZV-E1 to arrive and the P3 to release as I don’t do extreme or underwater sports as much these days.

Anyhow, good content as always and you covered most of the bases for new buyers to consider.

[KayakFishingAddict]

Time to redo this one already - Action 4. Can you please look at two additional scenarios? Scenario 1 - can both work externally powered without the batteries inside them? Scenario 2 - You'll need 4 cameras for this one; but can you pair two up (2 x DJI and 2 x GoPro) and control them with a remote control so that they start and stop video recording somewhat together? This is a multiple view of the same scene scenario where you want to start and stop the cameras together to capture the same scene. Scenario 3 - bonus scenario - do both have loop recording ability with said remotes, and here's the key, at what resolutions/frame rates (ideally all of them but I know GoPro doesn't work at all of them).