Compare the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro to the GoPro HERO 13

The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro has a large 1/1.3-inch image sensor. This means the lens catches lots of light and you can record extra clear videos. This is useful when you record in dark circumstances, like at night or underwater. This footage has less noise, so they look sharper. You can record in up to 4K resolution with this action camera. That way, you can record detailed footage that's suitable for social media. You can't crop this footage without quality loss though.

With the GoPro HERO 13, you can record in 5.3K resolution. This footage contains more details than 4K footage. The advantage is that you can crop the edges and still have a 4K video in the end. That way, you can easily adjust the image angle later without quality loss. The image sensor of the GoPro HERO 13 is smaller than that of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, so you'll see noise quicker when recording in darker circumstances.

There's a strong magnet at the bottom of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. You can easily attach the DJI magnetic mounts to this. Thanks to the magnet, you can quickly switch between different mounts. Do you like to record in circumstances with lots of light, like at a ski slope? Use the DJI ND filters with your camera. These filters reduce the amount of light that enters the lens, so your footage doesn't get overexposed. You can't use other kinds of lens filters with the Osmo Action 5 pro.

The GoPro HERO 13 also works with a magnetic mount, but this isn't included by default. You purchase it separately. For special effects while you record, use one of the various GoPro lens filters. For example, you can take razor-sharp images of something from up close with the macro filter, or enlarge your image angle of the lens with the wide-angle lens. If you record in circumstances with lots of light, you can also use ND filters with the GoPro HERO 13. This makes the GoPro suitable for many different usage situations.

Both the Osmo Action 5 Pro and the GoPro HERO 13 have built-in image stabilization. This technology reduces vibrations, so you record smooth footage. The camera crops a small part of the image for this. DJI calls their image stabilization RockSteady 3.0. Another method of image stabilization is the HorizonSteady function. The horizon in your video always remains straight in this mode, even when you rotate the camera 360 degrees. That can create fun footage when you do a flip, for example. The camera crops the image a little more in this mode.

The image stabilization of the GoPro HERO 13 is called HyperSmooth 6.0. This technology ensures vibration-free footage, even when you move the camera a lot. The result is comparable to that of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro. If you use HyperSmooth image stabilization, the camera also crops a small part of your image. This means that your image angle is less wide. The GoPro Horizon Lock function works the same as DJI HorizonSteade. In this mode, the horizon in your image always remains straight.