GoPro HERO 8 vs DJI Osmo Action!

Let's compare the GoPro HERO 8 Black vs DJI Osmo Action! In this video I test 4K 30fps, 4K60, HyperSmooth 2.0 Boost vs RockSteady stabilization, mic audio test, slow-motion, hyperlapse, HDR photos, and more!

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[AuthenTech]

Which one do you think is the better deal for price and features??

[ivanwest]

The fact that a lot of people in the comments ask about the Hero 8 "freezing" is telling. My Hero 7 Silver freezes all the time. My Osmo Action has never froze. Thats why the Osmo is my go-to! Great comparison video!! 👍🏽

[frannelk]

Mate, You do one of the best reviews I have ever seen, what a professional job.... I subscribed to your channel, cheers.

[miska.]

I really love your reviews and the fact that you’ve taken the time to do side-by-side footage comparisons. Thank you for this one!

[drdimento]

Thanks for this video. I think in low light the DJI Osmo Action was a clear winner. The leather on those chairs looked awesome. Definitely wouldn't mind using it for online serviceability, since grain usually only shows up on larger image portrayal or big screens. I had a GoPro 5, two 6's, and two 7's and ALL of them had lock ups, shut off, auto start up on their own, failed to record, and with each one of them, I lost at least 1 valuable video. The DJI OSMO ACTION . . I have yet to lose even one video.

[Epifania]

The best review, answers almost the questions when it comes to the action cam I like the comparison test too it really proves the quality of the products. Thank so much.

[solegemini]

I like how Osmo keeps improving thru updates. I watched the gopro 7 vs osmo and you mentioned that the flat profile might be a tad better on the Hero 7. Osmo updated their software and made the colors flat but now you prefer the Hero8 with saturated colors. With this I can say that it really goes down to personal preference. I see the front screen useful so I am going with the Osmo.

Thanks a lot for the complete review! Helped me a lot on my buying decision 👍

[sultanak]

Thank you for the effort, the best comparison I have seen.

[DADRacingYT]

gopro colors look more pleasing out of the box

[FindingMinwoo]

Thank you Ben for amazing review videos always!

[Phrancis]

Osmo was down to $199 with spare battery on Amazon, so I went with that 2 weeks ago. I do really like the front screen, easy lens removal, and flat D-Cine mode for color grading. Dynamic range, volume, and stabilization isn't as good, but close and I can live with those compromises.

[richardpalmer]

Both these units are terrific. I agree with you that it comes down to personal preference. I currently use both the hero 7 and the osmo pocket. The fisheye in the hero 7 sucks which now the hero 8 can shoot 4k in linear mode, so that gripe is improved. The hero 8 fixed lens is problematic but then again the os pocket lens is also fixed, so I'm used to being careful with the lens, although the os pocket is far from an action cam. Kinda leaning towards the osmo action but I could easily make either of these two cams work well for me. These are just two very nice cameras, that which ever one you choose to go with should be a very doable choice.

[chrisdunnettmusic]

Great comparison...quick question... I couldn't quite tell but do they both have that Fish Eye lens rounded edge look and if so can you disable that? One thing I always hated about Go Pro

[ManamalReacts]

The Go Pro 8 looks so much better with colors. Hands down!

[FamilyFunIRL]

Thanks Ben, this was a superb review that very clearly shows the features of both cameras which is important because I am considering upgrading from my old Akaso which works fine for a budget action cam but...you know the saying...you get what you pay for. :) Thanks again for the honest information.

[TheSpeedofTim]

I bought the Hero8 today and will be taking it back tomorrow to switch out for the DJI Action. GoPro support is severely lacking and they stated that the 8 doesn't support file transfer to any PC's with lower than an i7 processor (which is insane). There's also no way to charge while recording without exposing the entire battery bay and no way to replace the lens from damage. Picking up the Osmo Action today and looking forward to supporting someone that has the potential to finally take down GoPro.

[marinoadventures]

been watching a lot of your videos lately. great review. subscribed. from Philippines.

[bikingchupei]

6:19 lol, you can't please everybody, i remember when the 7 came out, everybody was criticizing the new surface material on the 7, saying how they liked the 6 better.

[BAdventures]

I'm surprised the GoPro 8 image looked good out of box. The DJI would suit those into post editing and color grading. DJI could also change the lens cover with ND filters. Good practical review and comparison. Very helpful and stay honest 👍

[gurya]

Great review thanks. You covered all the features I wanted to see