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Comparison GoPro HERO12 Black Creator Kit vs DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo

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Branded fastening system with folding grips. Processor GP2. Horizon Lock function. Possibility of shooting in 10-bit color. Cyclic recording mode. RAW photography.
Video recording in 10-bit color format. Horizon Steady function. Magnetic quick release mount. Automatic color temperature calibration.
Product typeaction cameraaction camera
Body typeconventionalconventional
Thread 1/4" (for tripod)
Dust-, moisture-proof cameraIPX8IPX8
Filming
Full HD (1080p)1920x1080 px 60 fps1920x1080 px 60 fps
Quad HD2720x1530 px 60 fps2688x2016 px 60 fps
Ultra HD (4K)3840x2160 px 60 fps3840x2880 px 60 fps
Shooting above 4K5312x2988 px 60 fps
Slow motion240 fps240 fps
Field of view156 °155 °
Digital stabilization
Sound recording
Noise cancelation
Microphones33
Megapixels2710
Sensor1/1.9"1/1.3
Aperturef/2.5f/2.8
Photo resolution5568x4872 px3648x2736 px
Capabilities
photo during video
serial photo shoot
one click recording
online streaming
time lapse
 
night shooting
 
 
one click recording
online streaming
time lapse
auto-rotate
 
Features
Display
2.27 "
 
touch
2.25 "
640x360 px
touch
Front screen
1.4 "
 
1.4 "
320x320 px
Connection
GPS
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
USB C
HDMI output
 
 
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth
USB C
 
microphone connection
Speaker
Voice control
Max. memory card capacity256 GB512 GB
Battery
Typeremovableremovable
Battery modelEnduro Battery
Capacity1720 mAh1770 mAh
Recording timeup to 160 min
Batteries included3
General
In box
mounting frame
helmet mount
monopod (selfie)
адаптер для монтажа, LED-модуль подсветки
mounting frame
helmet mount
monopod (selfie)
magnetic quick release, battery case
Dimensions71.8x50.8x33.6 mm70.5x44.2x32.8 mm
Weight121 g145 g
Color
Added to E-Catalogseptember 2023august 2023

Thread 1/4" (for tripod)

The presence of a 1/4" threaded socket on the camera body. It is this size that is standard for modern tripods and is used in most of these devices. So this feature allows you to mount the camera on a tripod without using adapters and other additional equipment.

Quad HD

The ability of the camera to shoot QuadHD video.

This standard includes an extensive set of resolutions — from 1440 to 3456 pixels horizontally and from 1440 to 2160 pixels vertically, with almost two dozen intermediate options. It is a rather specific transitional option between the relatively inexpensive FullHD 1080p and the demanding UltraHD 4K, allowing you to shoot higher resolution video than 1080p without significantly increasing the cost of equipment. Note that pure QuadHD resolutions are rare in TVs and monitors, but modern technologies make it possible to comfortably watch videos of this format on any high-resolution screen.

Another important parameter given in this paragraph is the frame rate. The higher it is, the smoother the movement in the frame will be, and the details in dynamic scenes will be visible clearly. For example, a filming speed of 25 fps or 30 fps approximates the standard frame rate in film and television; such an image is quite viewable, but fast-moving objects in the frame will look blurry. With an increase in speed to 60 fps, this effect becomes almost imperceptible. The highest QuadHD frame rate found in modern action cameras is 120 fps; this frequency is used when shooting slow-motion video (as well as models with a frequency of 100 fps)...because at a normal playback speed, 60 fps is enough.

Ultra HD (4K)

The ability of the camera to shoot Ultra HD 4K video.

This format covers several resolutions in which the horizontal frame size is approximately 4K pixels. The most popular in action cameras is 3840x2160 (twice the FullHD frame on each side), but there are other options — for example, 3840x1920, corresponding to an aspect ratio of 2:1. In general, 4K is a kind of successor to Full HD: among HD standards that surpass Full HD, UltraHD is the most popular, in particular, many advanced TVs are produced with 3840x2160 screens. On the other hand, this format is quite demanding in terms of processing power and memory, so it is relatively rare in action cameras, mainly among premium models.

Another important parameter given in this paragraph is the frame rate. The higher it is, the smoother the movement in the frame will be, and the details in dynamic scenes will be visible clearly. However, in UltraHD mode, most modern action cameras produce a very low frame rate — most often 30 fps, and in some models 24 fps or even 15 fps. This video is quite viewable, but fast movement in the frame may look blurry. There are cameras capable of shooting UltraHD at a solid speed of 60 fps — the blurring effect during such shooting is almost imperceptible. However, such a model cost is high.

Shooting above 4K

The maximum resolution and frame rate of video taken by the camera in a standard higher than 4K. Since such formats have not yet become widespread, the number of devices with the corresponding resolution is not so large.

Field of view

For models with several lenses, as a rule, this parameter is indicated for each lens.

Most often (unless otherwise indicated), the specifications indicate the field of view by the diagonal of the frame; in some ultra-wide-angle lenses it can exceed 180°. A special case is made up of lenses for which a 360° view is declared: this means that the optics cover the entire hemisphere in front of it. Such lenses are found in panoramic and 360-degree cameras (see “Product type”).

In general, the field of view primarily determines what area of the scene is being captured into the frame. Accordingly, the wider it is, the more space the camera captures, and the lower the likelihood that something that is happening will be off-screen. On the other hand, it is worth considering that a strong increase in the field of view leads to distortions of the “picture”, especially at the edges, as well as, to a decrease in the size of visible objects and a decrease in detail. Detailed recommendations regarding choosing a camera based on this parameter can be found in special sources.

Megapixels

The number of megapixels in the action camera sensor, in other words, the resolution of this sensor(1 megapixel is 1 million photosensitive points).

There is an opinion that the higher the resolution, the better the image quality. It is true from the point of view that manufacturers are trying to install high-resolution sensors in advanced cameras. At the same time, there are no strict dependencies here, and from the technical point of view, the number of megapixels determines only the maximum image resolution that can be captured using this sensor. The quality of this picture will depend both on several features of the sensor itself (size, type, special design solutions), and the specs of the camera. So when choosing, you should focus not so much on the resolution of the image sensor, but on the general class of the camera and reviews with examples of footage.

Sensor

Additional information regarding the sensor installed in the lens. This item can specify both the diagonal size (in inches) and the sensor model, and sometimes both parameters at once. Anyway, such data is provided only if the device is equipped with a high-class image sensor. With the model, everything is quite simple: knowing the name of the sensor, you can find detailed data on it.

The diagonal of the image sensor is traditionally indicated in fractions of an inch — accordingly, for example, a 1/2.3" sensor will be larger than 1/2.6". Larger sensors are considered more advanced, as they allow for better image quality at the same resolution. This is because due to the larger sensor area, each pixel is also larger and receives more light, which improves sensitivity and reduces noise. Of course, the actual image quality will also depend on several other parameters, but in general, a larger sensor size usually means a more advanced camera.

Aperture

Action camera optics aperture. This characteristic determines how much the lens weakens the light flux passing through it. This parameter is indicated by a fraction, for example, f/2.8. The smaller the number in such a designation, the higher the aperture ratio and the more light the lens can transmit. A high aperture ratio is important, first of all, when shooting in low light conditions: it allows you to capture an image without “raising” the sensitivity of the matrix and without creating additional artefacts in the form of noise, and in photo mode, it also allows you to work with shorter shutter speeds (which is useful for dynamic scenes). In addition, the higher the aperture ratio, the lower the depth of field and the easier it is to get a blurred background. Note that for simple shooting scenarios, this parameter does not play a decisive role, but for professional tasks, it can be very significant.

Photo resolution

The maximum resolution at which the action camera can take photos. Specified in pixels horizontally and vertically.

This parameter is directly related to the resolution of the image sensor(see above): the total number of pixels in the photo, usually, corresponds to the number of pixels in the sensor. For example, a photo resolution of 4608x3456 corresponds to a sensor of 15925248 pixels, or approximately 16 megapixels. If the number of pixels in the photo is greater than the claimed resolution of the sensor, then the manufacturer uses software tricks that allow you to improve the photo resolution to a higher one than originally. This reduces the cost of devices but also affects the quality of images.

Theoretically, high-resolution images can provide good detail, but in fact, much depends on the specs of the sensor (primarily physical size) and image processing features.
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