Insta360 Ace Pro vs DJI Osmo Action 4 Underwater Video Comparison

Is the Insta360 Ace Pro better than the DJI Osmo Action 4 for underwater video? I compare video samples to find out.

Ask questions and leave comments - I reply to everyone!

GEAR (ACE PRO KIT)

ESSENTIAL TUTORIALS

UNDERWATER GEAR GUIDES

CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
2:06 - Camera Features
6:10 - Operation Using Dive Case
8:25 - Underwater Video Settings
11:07 - Underwater Video Comparison
15:13 - App Comparison + Aquavision 2.0
16:54 - Outro

Enjoy!
-Brent

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[Autistic_AF]

This is the video we’ve been waiting for! OM4 vs 360AcePro!

[ismailamer]

Thank you so much it is a great comparison i have been waiting for ❤

[osidda]

Great video! This will be the first Action Camera I have purchased and have been looking a comparison videos this last week and have to say this video massively outshines all of the others I have come across.

Looks like I am getting the 360 Ace Pro :)

Thanks again :)

[bobdalton]

Always enjoy your posting Brent !!
With the seals I thought the color was worse on the ace pro but I had an idea - what would happen if you had a small white plastic card and flashed it in front of the camera at a time like that and then got it out of the way - would it then do better with the color adjustment? Might be a great simple solution for those times

[noyannoyan]

Hello, thank you for the video; it’s great content. Could you also share a video with the necessary settings for underwater video using the Dji Osmo Action 4?

[bluewavefilms-de]

Hi Brent!
Thank you so, so much for this video. I've had the OA 4 as a backup camera to my GH5 since last August. Unfortunately, I haven't had the chance to test the OA 4 while diving yet, but when I was snorkeling with sperm whales in February and the autofocus on my GH5 failed, the OA 4 saved the footage and my butt.
What I love about the OA 4 is the often very accurate automatic white balance and the ability to shoot at 120fps in 10-bit. Additionally, colors can be corrected very well in D-Log M. If there were a decent aluminum housing for the Ace Pro and I were in the market for an action cam for underwater video, I would probably prefer it over the OA 4 today, judging by your test footage.
Best, Andreas

[geerxin]

which one is more easier to change settings while in the dive housing?

[JulianIliev]

Can you hear the beep sound of the shutter button when you switch on and off the camera while you are diving and the camera is in the housing?

[MoonsidePlayground]

Ace Pro seems to be discarding a lot of data across the midtones and averaging by artificially boosting saturation. As a result a lot of colour detail is lost. Colours appear more vivid, though it can easily be achieved in post.
Action 4 appears to deliver more mid to shadow detail which allows for wider range of colour and tone correction in post.

[gabriel]

Thanks for your professional review, please advise which camera can take Photo+Video simultaneously, like ex GoPro5

[wendling]

Hi Brent,
Awesome videos! I have a question about the photos out of the insta… as I’m still waiting to buy my housing I’m looking to buy the insta for the time being… how’s the files for photos? Can u shoot raw? Does the quality hold in Lightroom? What do u think would be the largest print u could go for out of the files?
Thank u in advance and looking forward the next video

[peterlamshed]

Great comparison, thanks Brent. My question is, how does the 360 stack up against a full frame? Cheers

[alexfungafoek]

Hi Brent,
Thanks for the review.
I assume that the Insta360 AcePro case with the camera is negatively buoyant (without your bracket).
Do you happen to know by how much?

[sfiron]

I noticed slow write speed after video and still finishes shooting. This is aspecially probalbmatic for me with stills, when you want to repeat a shot...

[MasterHolg]

What video light was used at the last part of the footage please?

[Evgeniy_Shaman]

By the way, do you use antifog stickers inside of the Ace Pro Underwater housing?

[PhilipMollerGuitar]

I bought an Insta360 Ace Pro based on your reviews but also on other people's reviews. I think you're making great reviews so I'm not putting any blame on you, but I was very disappointed in the underwater photos my Insta360 Ace Pro took. When using "Pureshot" there are tiny white lines appearing on ALL photos, and a lot of the photos turn out extremely red or some other weird color. I was honestly happier with my GoPro11 and regret selling it. Please tell Insta360 if you can that they need to come with some sort of firmware update because this is bad. Also, with my GoPro I could connect my SD card straight into my iPhone and import all the photos immediately, but with my Insta360 Ace Pro my iPhone and Macbook can not see the files on the SD card for some reason. This is also really disappointing. (Love your content!)

[pirateofmiamibeach]

I just got the protective case for the Insta360 Ace Pro and just starting to use in in my underwater metal detecting videos. Soon I will be diving and this video is good information to know in the future!

[vrsmyfp]

To me there's no comparison really, the Ace Pro is much better whenever the autowhite balance doesn't spazz out. Not sure however if there are the same options as far as wet lenses and other peripherals go. I only plan on using one for shallow water so I'd just set a flat white balance and be on my merry way.

[viciousviolet]

I like them both but think I'd go for the osmo action 4 for the smaller form factor as i want to put it on my mask.