DJI Osmo Action 6 vs. GoPro Hero 13

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DJI Osmo Action 6 vs. GoPro Hero 13

DJI released a new flagship action cam model this year, the DJI Osmo Action 6. Now, how does this new action cam perform compared to the market leader: GoPro? In this blog post, we'll compare the specs and various features of these action cams. We'll use several examples to highlight where the action cams excel, so you can choose the best action cam for your needs.

Curious how the GoPro Hero 13 compares to the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro ? Then read our blog post.

Osmo Action 6 vs. GoPro Hero 13 Specifications

  • DJI Osmo Action 6 Pro

    • Resolution : 4K@120fps, 2.7K@120fps, 1080p@240fps
    • Maximum battery life : 240 min
    • Sensor : 1/1.1 inch
    • Aperture : f/2.0-f/4.0
    • Field of view : 155 degrees
    • Waterproof : up to 20 meters
    • FPS : 240/200/120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps
    • Storage capacity expandable up to : 1 TB
    • Price : €379

  • GoPro HERO 13

    • Resolution: 5.3K@60fps, 4K@120fps, 2.7K@240fps, 1080p@240fps
    • Maximum battery life: 150 min
    • Sensor : 1/1.9 inch
    • Aperture : f/2.5
    • Field of view: 149 degrees
    • Waterproof: up to 10 meters
    • FPS: 240/200/120/100/60/50/30/25/24 fps
    • Storage capacity expandable up to: 256 GB
    • Price: € 329

Resolution

When you compare the specifications of the two action cams, you'll quickly notice several differences. The first thing you'll notice is the resolution. The GoPro Hero 13 can film in 5.3K, while the Osmo Action 6 cannot. As a result, the GoPro will shoot slightly sharper footage than the Osmo Action 6. However, quality doesn't depend solely on the number of pixels a camera can shoot.

1/1.1 inch vs. 1/1.9 inch sensor

The camera's sensor also significantly impacts the quality of your footage. The Osmo Action 6 has a 1/1.1-inch sensor, while the GoPro Hero 13 has a 1/1.9-inch sensor. While the GoPro's footage is sharper in 5.3K resolution, the Osmo Action 6's larger sensor captures more detail.

The larger sensor also allows you to film much better in the dark or in low-light situations. The difference here is truly enormous. When you try to film in the dark with a GoPro, you see almost nothing, while with the Osmo Action 6 you still capture a great deal of detail.

Finally, the Osmo Action 6's sensor is nearly square. This makes it easy to crop your footage afterward for various platforms. Think 9:16 for TikTok or 16:9 for YouTube.

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Water resistance and battery life

Other major differences can be found in the action cam's waterproofness and battery life. The Osmo Action 6 is waterproof to 20 meters, while the GoPro Hero 13 is only waterproof to 10 meters. This isn't a huge issue, as a waterproof case for the GoPro Hero 13 costs only around €30.

Additionally, the GoPro Hero 13 has a maximum battery life of 150 minutes, while the Osmo Action 6 has a maximum battery life of 240 minutes. This is more than an hour's difference between the two action cams. While the difference is significant, you can easily carry extra batteries for your GoPro, so it's really only a problem if you want to film continuously for longer than 240 minutes.

Variable aperture vs. static aperture

The DJI Osmo Action 6 is the first action cam ever to feature a variable aperture. This allows you to manually or automatically adjust the aperture. The GoPro Hero 13 has a fixed aperture of f/2.5, so you're always stuck with the same large aperture. This means you have less control over light levels. For example, in very dark conditions, you can open the aperture wider (low f-number). This allows your action cam to capture more light, resulting in more detail in the dark. For very bright conditions, you can close down the aperture. This lets in less light and prevents overexposed shots.

Overall, the Osmo Action 6 performs significantly better than the GoPro Hero 13 when it comes to various performance features. This is partly because the GoPro Hero 13 is considerably older than the Osmo Action 6. Therefore, it will be very interesting to see what GoPro comes up with when they release the GoPro Hero 14.

Various features of the GoPro Hero 13 and Osmo Action 6

There isn't a huge difference in features between the GoPro Hero 13 and the Osmo Action 6. This is mainly because the improvements in the Osmo Action 6 are focused on the action cam's hardware.

Burst slow motion

The GoPro Hero 13 has a burst slow-motion mode. This allows the GoPro to film for 15 seconds at 400fps in 720p or 900p at 360fps. This allows you to capture cool action shots. The Osmo Action 6 doesn't have this feature. However, a similar effect can be created in the Osmo Action 6's editing program.

Lenses

The GoPro has a wide range of lenses available for purchase with the action cam, including macro, ultra-wide, and anamorphic lenses. With the Osmo Action 6, you can only purchase an FOV boost lens and a macro lens.

Conclusion

In almost all areas, the Osmo Action 6 outperforms the GoPro Hero 13. This makes sense, as the Osmo Action 6 is much newer than the GoPro Hero 13. The GoPro Hero 13 has a few features that the Osmo Action 6 doesn't have, but these aren't particularly noteworthy.

If you're looking for a new action cam, the Osmo Action 6 is the better choice and definitely worth the price difference.

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