The Best Action Camera 2023: GoPro Hero 11 vs Mini vs DJI Action 3



Find out which is the best Action Camera you can buy!
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Check out these comparison videos:
GoPro Hero 11 vs Hero 11 Mini: https://youtu.be/SNhbj689DMc
The Best 360 Camera 2023: https://youtu.be/Gr8KEIc8T8w

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0:00 DJI Action 3 vs GoPro Hero 11 vs Mini
0:36 The Rules
0:44 Portability
1:26 Durability
2:05 The Mount
2:33 Display
3:18 Underwater
3:54 Ease of Use
4:41 Image Quality
5:04 Field of View
6:05 Color & Contrast
7:27 Dynamic Range
7:57 Flat Color Profile
8:37 Detail
8:59 Compression
9:35 Slow Motion
10:14 Low Light
10:58 Extra Features & Experience
12:27 Stabilization
13:00 Audio Quality
14:12 Battery Life
14:34 Overheating
15:32 Price
16:02 Final Thoughts

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40 thoughts on “The Best Action Camera 2023: GoPro Hero 11 vs Mini vs DJI Action 3”

  1. 2:06 the magnetic mount wiggles a bit in the front and back direction, so if you mount it on a bicycle handlebar, the mic will pick up all the rattling noise coming from it when riding on a not so smooth road, search any action 3 cycling video on youtube where they mount it at the handlebar and you will hear the annoying noise.

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  2. Thank you for this very thorough comparison! I got the GoPro 11 when it came out but i must admit that the DJI is really catching up after the latest upgrades. I don't know if GoPro plans on introducing any improvements on their next firmware upgrade… For example, i'm still pissed off that there's no 10bit color in 4:3 aspect ratio and in timelapse mode. The two things i use the most and why i reasoned upgrading from the GoPro 10 😅 I do really enjoy the extra features that the GoPro Labs firmware gives though…There's a lot of potential there for GoPro…

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  3. I have watched both your reviews. Very in-depth! However, in some areas I disagree on points awarding. The price thing is this last one for instance. GoPro, perhaps intentionally, has priced the GoPro Hero 11 at a significant discount. In fact with that discount, plus getting their equivalent Accessories Bundle, and finally even throwing in the Media Mod, it was just a little bit more expensive than the DJI Action 3 Adventure Pack (within maybe $20 CDN at most). In fact, if I didn't have to pay duties and taxes shipping to Canada, what I received would have been less expensive than the DJI. GoPro is the clear winner on that front.

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  4. Thanks for the great camera comparison. It's not a determinant, but I think it's worth mentioning about additional options like startrial, timewarp, etc. . It's a tough decision and I definitely want to buy a camera. Gopro gives more details, but stabilization in dji is so smooth and cool.

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  5. Nobody seems to be mentioning setup and the app. You can't even activate the OA3 if you have an android phone newer than 3 years old. I was glad I hadn't thrown out my Samsung S20. And then there's the transferring media. With a newer android phone you have to get a compatible card reader and transfer the SD card every time. Gets old. iPhone users won't have this problem BUT the DJI app is really terrible. The soft focus thing is really increased in low light indoors too. To the point where the camera is unusable for vlogging or similar below a certain light level. The DJI gains in external mic connectivity though. Plugging in a USB-C mic without having to use adaptor or media mod is a real bonus. Gopro still has it for me but only just.

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  6. This is the first video I have watched of yours and I would like to congratulate you on what I believe is a really balanced and nonbiased comparison. Fellow YouTubers could learn a lot from you.

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  7. Maybe you could review the Tactacam series. They have a Fishi model wide angle with some lens options. A 5.0 with optical 3x fixed lens with up to 8x digital. Also has 1080p, 2.7k, and 4k options, with some frame rate choices. They also have a newer model I don't know anything about. They are shaped like small tubes which make them compatible with many mounting options. Thanks for the good info on comparison.

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  8. I'm over at GoPro camp. I tried Osmo A3 and the difference is clear, the camera just works. As it should. No more fiddling just to connect the camera to the damn app. No more stuttered frame for longer recording. No overheating. Osmo just works. Get your act together GoPro!

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  9. You forgot to test them in freezing cold weather, where OA3 would win since it can record for more than 2 hours in -20c.
    Also Gopro still freezes up where you have to take out battery, and sometimes it just stop recording so you can never trust it.
    Would like to see this comparizon against Insta360 ONE RS, since it is about same price as OA3 but sharper than gopro.

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  10. Thanks for the info. GoPro's better image quality/ higher frame rates, tendency to overheat, and shorter battery life perhaps all stem from more internal computing power. As soon as DJI really fixes the hardware (?) issue of focus, I'll pull the trigger on it as the better value. But not before. Focus is of critical importance to me. Awaiting good news of that fix. Thanks again for all the comparison footage.

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  11. The overheating is a deal breaker for me. I wanted a gopro, but a camera that can overheat so quickly is of no use to me. My content is primarily gardening and beekeeping in full sun. Unless they find some kind of fix I am going to have to skip the gopro.

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  12. Bella la recensione completa, apprezzo sempre i tuoi video: tuttavia per me di questi mille punti che hai analizzato solo 3 o al massimo 4 sono importanti per utilizzare una ActionCam ed ottenere il massimo dal vidoe finale e la GoPro Hero 11 è nettamente la vincitrice

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  13. All this Stabilization Features are out of interest for me. Who wants total artifical 100% Stabilization in his Videos? This is maybe interesting when working with a Tripod for some action-free shots but in everything else this makes Videos just boring and you wont experience the what is really happening because everything is just smoother than actually being there in real life. I think the GoPros just evolved perfectly, will be interesting what the future will bring with bigger sensors and how the heat will be handeled.

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  14. I'm surprised that you compared the overheating but not the shutdown time in the cold below 0⁰C.
    My old beloved Hero 8 was absolut junk because it works only a few seconds at -10⁰C. The Hero 11 with the new accu is a big improvement. It worked over 5 minutes. How is your experience with the DJI?

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  15. I love the Action 3, but the fact that there is no optional Remote for it, makes it less usefull for me as a watersports enthusiast. I feel most reviewers no longer take this into account anymore when reviewing action cams.

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  16. Great review. Though I cannot see the focus issue you speak of it looks perfectly fine to me even on the big screen. Also I disagree with your sound test I believe the action three sounded the best by far in fact much clearer not quite as deep but icy clearer . but also better in the wind test .
    I actually think you shortchanged the DJI in these categories I realise it is subjective.

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  17. Over here in Malaysia, surprisingly the GoPro is slightly cheaper with a whole ton of accessories (third party of course, but good enough to start with) compared to the OA3 Adventure Combo. With the focus issue still being a hit and miss as well as considering that customer service here isn't as friendly to exchanges like they are in the states or Europe, the GoPro in my opinion was and still is the best choice. Great comparison though! Very well thought out and thorough!

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  18. Hello, very good video! maybe you could clarify some doubts for me? I have the hero 9, but I don't really like the gopro color, because sometimes it gives a lot of shadow, it darkens the shadow areas a lot (I don't know if because of the saturation or the contrast, I'm new to it), or for example in the snow, It looks too bluish, it bothers me especially in dark areas, the tone is very bluish. I see a warmer image with my eyes. Does this have a solution with the camera itself, perhaps with the color temperature, etc. but without post-production? I don't find the flat color attractive either. So I wonder if the natural color of the hero 10 and 11 can improve this a lot? Another question, I am not able to edit a video, touch up color and light, export it with the same characteristics as the original, and not lose some quality. Is this normal or can something be done so that quality is not lost? Thank you very much for your time and congratulations for your professional channel!!

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  19. I’m in the market for a new action camera. I’ve narrowed it down to either the Insta 360 rs twin edition or the Insta X3. Which of these do you think would be the best beginner camera since I have never had an action camera before but I want something to shoot 360 videos, regular single lens videos and also selfie footage. I want the easiest to use and edit that will work for mostly bike riding, motorcycle riding at 30 to 50 mph and some action footage of my 2 dogs and my sons soccer games. And to record out on the golf course, hitting the ball, putting, etc? I think you have a very good knowledge of these cameras and might be able to steer me in the right direction between the two. Thanks for any input you may have! 😀

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  20. The Osmo Action 3 is my newest camera because it is exactly what I need for my driving videos:
    Huge FOV, good stabilization, nice colours, great battery life, excellent heat management (for when I shoot with the camera inside the car).
    Also, OA3 seems to be able to shoot in RAW and offers H.264 as a compatibility feature.
    I don't shoot in Flat/D-Cinelike or in 120+ fps, and 5.3K is an overkill for my PC, so these features aren't for me to begin with.
    As for low-light videos, I think that the Osmo Action 3 offers a slightly clearer image than the Hero 11.
    The magnetic clips seem to handle themselves great under pressure, at least when I tried pushing against the camera in the same way that the wind will when placed atop the windscreen of a moving vehicle, but I'm not sure if I'll be using the OA3 with just 1 clip;
    I'll probably use both clips to reduce stress and increase safety (maybe make a special base or something…).

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  21. Great video, I would have liked a comparison of the horizonstability (or what it's called), I've seen some videos on DJI's camera where it was incredibly good at keeping the horizon…well, horizontal😁. As you mentioned, which you pick is more of a use case and preference than anything else, all three are great. I ordered the Dji Action 3 along with the dual DJI Mic kit – big arguments for me were that the DJI seems to be a bit tougher, and the great battery life.

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