Each the DJI Osmo Motion 3 and the GoPro Hero 11 Black launched on the identical day, simply an hour aside. It is clear from this launch window that each are searching for the highest spot within the motion digicam sport.

However whereas they each look fairly related, they provide totally different options that may enchantment to various kinds of customers. That will help you resolve which one is finest for you, we have delved into the specs and examined the varied digicam options. Let’s check out what they provide and the place they won’t be one of the best match.

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Design

• DJI Osmo Motion 3: 145g, twin contact display screen, 16m waterproof, replaceable hydrophobic lens cowl
• GoPro Hero 11 Black – 154g, twin screens, 10m waterproof, replaceable hydrophobic lens cowl

Each the Hero 11 and Motion 3 tackle the prototypical motion digicam type issue, with DJI ditching their modular kinds in favor of one thing extra conventional. Because of this each cameras work with nearly each motion digicam mounting answer you will discover and really feel similar to function.

Each have replaceable lens covers and each profit from hydrophobic coatings that assist preserve out undesirable water droplets. Each are waterproof with out the necessity for added housings, however the DJI can go as deep as 16 meters, which is deeper than the ten meters provided by the Hero 11.

The Osmo Motion 3 is barely lighter than the GoPro and barely smaller. Nonetheless, it does require one among its magnetic clamp mounts or a body to make use of with equipment, which is able to make the distinction in weight negligible. The Hero 11 has built-in drop-down mounting tabs, so your weight is already taken into consideration.

The magnetic mounting system on the Osmo Motion 3 means you’ll be able to swap between mounting places shortly, whilst you’ll must loosen the thumb screw each time you modify mounts on the GoPro.

The Motion 3 additionally advantages from a front-facing touchscreen, and you should use it to vary recording settings, whereas the Hero 11’s front-facing display screen is for viewing solely. That mentioned, we have seen that the DJI entrance show is extra restricted in its reside view, turning off when a demanding recording format (like 4K 120fps) is energetic.

Video and photograph seize

• DJI Osmo Motion 3: 4K 3840×2160 @ 24/25/30/48/50/60/100/120fps (max video decision), 12MP (max photograph decision)
• GoPro Hero 11 Black: 5.3K 5312×2988 @ 24/30/60fps (max video decision), 27MP (max photograph decision)

In the case of video specs, the Hero 11 Black wins on nearly each entrance, however because it’s the costliest choice, that is to be anticipated.

The Hero 11 can shoot at 5.3K decision, whereas the Motion 3 tops out at 4K. It additionally helps greater body charges and a wider subject of view for sluggish movement. The Hero 11 can shoot 240fps at 2.7k, whereas the Motion 3 ought to go all the way down to 1080p. You may as well shoot in SuperView at 4K 120fps, whereas DJI can solely shoot in Broad or Normal on this mode.

The GoPro Hero 11 Black is at present the one motion digicam to supply 10-bit shade in its video recording, although DJI has mentioned it plans so as to add 10-bit recording in future firmware. Each cameras provide high-bitrate recording, with the Action3 maxing out at 130 Mbps and the Hero 11 at 120 Mbps.

The Hero 11’s 8:7 sensor allows a brand new type of full-frame capturing that permits you to select between a 16:9, 9:16, or 4:3 crop in put up; DJI doesn’t at present provide an equal function.

In the case of picture high quality, each cameras carry out excellently. We most well-liked the GoPro picture in good lighting, as the hotter, extra vibrant colours had been simpler on the eyes and the dynamic vary was superior. Nonetheless, in low-light eventualities, the DJI performs higher, producing a brighter, extra detailed picture with higher stabilization.

Stabilization, features and battery

• DJI Osmo Motion 3: Excessive 1770 mAh battery with quick charging assist
• GoPro Hero 11 Black: 1720 mAh Enduro battery
• Each provide 360 diploma horizon lock

Each cameras provide 360 diploma horizon lock, The Hero 11 can do it at 5.3K 30fps whereas the DJI Digital camera is proscribed to 2.7K 60fps. Each additionally provide wonderful picture stabilization, and it is exhausting to say which system is superior, although it is value noting that GoPro helps ReelSteady and GyroFlow for added stabilization in post-production, whereas Motion 3 would not.

DJI and GoPro embrace their tackle a long-lasting, cold-weather battery within the field. DJI calls it Battery Excessive, whereas GoPro calls it Enduro. The DJI choice will get you an additional 50 mAh, however there is not an enormous distinction in battery life between the 2 cameras. In the case of climate resistance, although, DJI has the higher hand, with working temperatures as little as minus 20 levels Celsius, in comparison with GoPro’s score of minus 10.

The Osmo Motion 3 additionally prices sooner than the Hero 11, providing an 80 p.c cost in simply 18 minutes with its fast-charging know-how. Comparatively, the Hero 11 will want round 2 hours for a full cost.

Each cameras have a wide range of time-lapse and hyperlapse presets accessible in-camera, however GoPro’s choices are extra refined and tweakable. The identical is true for its app options, however a few of them are locked behind the corporate’s subscription fee wall, which is actually value holding in thoughts.

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Conclusion

The DJI Osmo Motion 3 and the GoPro Hero 11 Black are two of one of the best motion cameras available on the market, and chances are high you will not be upset by both choice.

In most eventualities, we predict the Hero 11 is the superior digicam, nevertheless it additionally comes at a really excessive value. The DJI Osmo Motion 3 gives a lot of the identical expertise at a considerably cheaper price, and has loads of benefits.

Should you’re prone to be capturing indoors and in low mild more often than not, then you definately’ll be higher served by the Motion 3. Should you’re capturing in good lighting and need to shade grade and modify your footage, you will need to go for the Hero 11 Black.

Whichever you select, we’ve got little question that it’s going to help you seize some epic motion pictures.