(Pocket-lint) – Each the DJI Osmo Motion 3 and GoPro Hero 11 Black launched on the identical day, only one hour aside. It is clear from this launch window that they are each gunning for the highest spot within the motion digicam recreation.
However whereas each look fairly related, they provide completely different options that may attraction to various kinds of customers. That will help you resolve which is greatest for you, we have executed a deep dive into the specs in addition to examined out the digicam’s numerous options. Let’s check out what they provide, and the place they won’t be the very best match.
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Design
- DJI Osmo Motion 3: 145g, twin touchscreen, waterproof as much as 16m, replaceable hydrophobic lens cowl
- GoPro Hero 11 Black: 154g, twin screens, waterproof as much as 10m, replaceable hydrophobic lens cowl
Each the Hero 11 and Motion 3 take the prototypical motion digicam type issue, with DJI ditching its modular methods in favour of one thing extra conventional. Because of this each cameras work with just about each motion digicam mounting answer that you will discover, and really feel similar to function.
Each have replaceable lens covers, and each profit from hydrophobic coatings which assist chase away undesirable water droplets. Each are waterproof with out the necessity for added housings, however the DJI can go to a depth of 16 metres, which is deeper than the ten metres supplied by the Hero 11.
The Osmo Motion 3 is marginally lighter than the GoPro and barely smaller in dimension. Nonetheless, it requires one in all its magnetic clamping mounts or a body to make use of it with equipment, which can make the burden distinction negligible. The Hero 11 has fold-out mounting tabs in-built, so their weight is already accounted for.
The magnetic mounting system on the Osmo Motion 3 means which you could swap between mounting areas shortly, whereas you may must undo the thumb screw each time you modify mounts on the GoPro.
The Motion 3 additionally advantages from a entrance touchscreen, and you should use it to alter your recording settings, whereas the Hero 11’s entrance display is for viewing solely. That stated, we now have seen that the DJI’s entrance display is extra restricted in its reside view, disabling itself when a demanding recording format (like 4K 120fps) is lively.
Video and picture seize
- DJI Osmo Motion 3: 4K 3840×2160 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120fps (max video decision), 12MP (max picture decision)
- GoPro Hero 11 Black: 5.3K 5312×2988 @ 24/30/60fps (max video decision), 27MP (max picture decision)
On the subject of video specs, the Hero 11 Black wins on virtually each entrance, however given that it is the costlier choice, that is to be anticipated.
The Hero 11 can shoot at a 5.3K decision, whereas the Motion 3 tops out at 4K. It additionally helps increased body charges and a wider FOV for sluggish movement. The Hero 11 can shoot 240 fps at 2.7k, whereas the Motion 3 must drop all the way down to 1080p. It could additionally shoot in SuperView at 4K 120 fps, whereas the DJI can solely shoot in Extensive or Commonplace on this mode.
The GoPro Hero 11 Black is at the moment the one motion digicam to supply 10-bit color in its video recording, though DJI has stated it plans so as to add 10-bit recording in future firmware. Each cameras supply excessive bit-rate recording, with the Action3 maxing out at 130 Mbps and the Hero 11 at 120 Mbps.
The Hero 11’s 8:7 sensor permits for a brand new full-frame taking pictures model that lets you select between a 16:9, 9:16 or 4:3 crop in submit, DJI does not at the moment supply an equal characteristic.
On the subject of picture high quality, each cameras carry out excellently. We most well-liked the GoPro picture in good lighting, as the hotter extra vibrant colors had been extra pleasing to our eyes and the dynamic vary was superior. Nonetheless, in low gentle eventualities, the DJI performs higher, producing a brighter and extra detailed picture with higher stabilisation.
Stabilisation, options and battery
- DJI Osmo Motion 3: 1770 mAh Excessive battery with quick charging help
- GoPro Hero 11 Black: 1720 mAh Enduro battery
- Each supply 360-degree horizon locking
Each cameras supply 360-degree horizon-locking, The Hero 11 can do that at 5.3K 30 fps, whereas the DJI digicam is restricted to 2.7K 60 fps. Each additionally supply wonderful picture stabilisation, and it is laborious to say which system is superior, although it is price noting that the GoPro is suitable with ReelSteady and GyroFlow for including stabilisation in post-production, whereas the Motion 3 is just not.
DJI and GoPro each embody their tackle a cold-weather resistant long-life battery within the field. DJI calls it an Excessive battery, whereas GoPro calls it Enduro. The DJI choice offers you an additional 50 mAh, however there’s not an enormous distinction in battery life between the 2 cameras. Nonetheless, relating to climate resistance, DJI has the sting, with an working temperature as little as minus 20 celsius, in comparison with GoPro’s minus 10 ranking.
The Osmo Motion 3 additionally fees quicker than the Hero 11, providing an 80 per cent cost in simply 18 minutes with its quick cost tech. Comparatively, the Hero 11 will want about 2 hours for a full cost.
Each cameras have a wide range of time-lapse and hyper-lapse presets out there in digicam, however GoPro’s choices are extra refined and tweakable. The identical is true for its app options however a few of these are locked behind the corporate’s subscription paywall, which is actually price protecting in thoughts.
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Conclusion
The DJI Osmo Motion 3 and GoPro Hero 11 Black are two of the very best motion cameras available on the market, and likelihood is, you would not be dissatisfied with both choice.
Within the majority of eventualities, we really feel that the Hero 11 is the superior digicam, however it comes with a severe price ticket, too. The DJI Osmo Motion 3 provides a lot of the identical expertise at a considerably lower cost and has loads of its personal benefits.
When you’re prone to shoot indoors and in low gentle loads of the time, then you definitely’ll be higher served with the Motion 3. When you shoot in good lighting and wish to color grade and tweak your footage, you may wish to go for the Hero 11 Black.
Whichever you select, we do not doubt that they will allow you to seize some epic motion pictures.
Writing by Luke Baker. Enhancing by Britta O’Boyle.
