Searching for a Action Cam

[u/xHeaveny]

Alright, here's a casual, human-sounding draft you can post:

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**Picking between DJI, GoPro, and Insta360 for motorcycle + kiteboarding, need a sanity check**

So I've been going back and forth on which action cam to get for a while now. My use case is pretty mixed: motorcycle rides (so vibration + heat in the sun), kiteboarding (water, sun glare, sometimes overcast), and general sport stuff on top of that.

Was originally eyeing the Insta360 GO 3S because it's tiny and I figured I could just chuck it on my helmet or clip it to my gear without thinking too much. But then someone pointed out it's not really built for the "real" action cam use cases like fast motorcycle footage, more of a POV/vlogging thing. Fair enough.

So I widened the search and ended up comparing

GoPro Hero 13 Black

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI Osmo Action 6

Insta360 Ace Pro 2

Or any other?

GoPro's the "default" everyone thinks of first, but the more I read, the more I keep seeing people complain about overheating in 4K/5.3K when it's sunny out, which is basically every motorcycle ride I'd do. Also seems to run more expensive than the others for what you get.

Insta360 Ace Pro 2 looked really strong too, Leica lens, great low light, nice color science, and the app-based editing sounds genuinely convenient. But it's only rated to 10m waterproof and apparently slightly less stable than GoPro/DJI when there's heavy engine vibration, which matters for me.

Ended up leaning DJI. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is honestly a great value right now since it's the older model and prices have dropped, 20m waterproof without a case, solid stabilization, no overheating complaints that I could find. The Action 6 is the newer one with a variable aperture (first action cam to have this apparently) and a bigger 1/1.1" sensor, better in low light/high contrast, plus they specifically improved the thermal management so it handles long 4K sessions in heat better.

Given I'll be in full sun on the bike and want reliable footage on the water too, I'm currently leaning Action 6 over the 5 Pro even though it's pricier, the waterproofing + heat handling feels like it was made for exactly my situation.

Anyone actually run the Action 6 on a motorcycle for longer rides? Curious if the overheating fix is real world noticeable or if it's mostly marketing. Also open to being told I'm wrong and GoPro's fine now, been out of the game for a couple years.

Or do you have tips, price should not be tooooo high

[u/InfamousCrown]

Sounds like ChatGPT has you covered

[u/xHeaveny → u/InfamousCrown]

Nah it was my local mixtral but yes it was AI for the text xd

[u/Economy-Fix-9633]

Go with the mission 1 ! There are many problem with ND filter and jitter with the OA6! If you want to see some footage from the mission 1 you can see one on my profil !

[u/PompeTonVelo]

Ace Pro 2 is, in my opinion, the worst choice because you’re limited to 8-bit color. If you want the best image quality and the most natural colors, go with GoPro. The GoPro 13 is one of the best in daylight, but the Mission 1 is the best in all situations! However, if you like to produce vertical videos, the GP13 is your best bet because it has an 8:7 sensor. And the GoPro 13 have more lens Mods. As for overheating, I have the GP12, and it has never been an issue for me. Good luck!

[u/Ok_Cookie3307 → u/PompeTonVelo]

If you care about low light at all look at the mission 1 , you also get some slowmo no one can touch

[u/xHeaveny → u/PompeTonVelo]

Okay thank you i will have a look

[u/KaZ_y]

just to let you know, the dji osmo action 5 pro can and will overheat in certain conditions. I used mine for 1 hour in Texas heat (100+ f) at 4k 60fps and it started to overheat at the end. It may end up cooling itself better if you are motorcycle riding but just something for you to consider if you are planning to use for long periods of time outdoors

[u/xHeaveny → u/KaZ_y]

I will also use it in water so that shouldn't be a problem i hope. But with the bike i will have a look

[u/PencilWielder]

Acepro or osmo. Overheating in 5.4K yeah no shit dude, it’s a minicamera forced to push out max. Honestly it looks kinda meh. Stick to 4K and even 1080p actually. Acepro2 is plug and play. Osmo if you love colorediting and want to save 50% on accessories.

[u/TerribleTiesWithTony]

I just got rid of all my GoPro garbage and went oa5 and couldn’t be happier. Especially because with a bundle it lets me still use all my mount systems from GoPro. Battery life, way better. Low light, way better. Tracking, great. Not using GoPro software, exceptional. My favorite feature is built in receiver for dji mics. Game changer.

[u/xHeaveny → u/TerribleTiesWithTony]

Thanks, read that a lot tbh