Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro

Akaso Brave 4 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
  • Pros
  • Dual screen
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Average audio
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI's flagship action camera: 4K120fps video and SuperNight mode
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is overall a great action camera, that captures high quality footage in low light situations. It is very capable, rugged, usable in very cold weather and underwater without a diving case down to 66ft / 20m. It is the successor to the DJI Osmo Action 4 which was already a very popular choice.
  • Pros
  • SuperNight mode
  • Waterproof 66ft / 20m without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Built-in storage
  • Cons
  • Still only 4K video

Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the Action 5 Pro

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Video performance

Only the Action 5 Pro offers HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4K video at 30fps
Max resolution
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported
HDR video
4K 60fps
2x
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
EIS 2.0
Stabilization
RockSteady 3.0+
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Action 5 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1350mAh
Battery capacity
1950mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Battery life
240min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Only the Action 5 Pro features built-in storage. Both the Brave 4 Pro and the Action 5 Pro support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
64GB (47GB available)
microSD
Storage format
microSD
Feature missing
Maximun storage supported
1TB
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Weight and size

The Brave 4 Pro is a lot more compact than the Action 5 Pro.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in / 32mm x 57mm x 24mm
Dimensions
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
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Weight
5.15oz / 146g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Action 5 Pro is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Feature missing
Waterproof
66ft / 20m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
Feature missing
Max operating temperature
113°F / 45°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The Action 5 Pro features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 4 Pro is a little better than the Action 5 Pro's.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
20MP
Pixels
40MP
170°
Field of view
155°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
120Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 4 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Feature missing
ISO range
100-51200
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Akaso Brave 4 Pro versus DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro specifications

NameAkaso Brave 4 ProDJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Year of release20222024
Width1.26in / 32mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.24in / 57mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight-5.15oz / 146g
Waterproof-66ft / 20m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1350mAh1950mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps240min at 1080p
Charging time-53min
Built-in storage-64GB (47GB available)
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-1TB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size1.5in-
Field of view170°155°
SensorCMOS1/1.3"
Pixels20MP40MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
ISO range-100-51200
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-120Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video30fps120fps
1080p video120fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion2x8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K 60fps
StabilizationEIS 2.0RockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lock-Yes
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-Yes
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external micDual DJI Microphone Direct Connection
Audio bluetooth support-DJI Mic 2
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth-BLE 5.1
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
GPS pairing-GPS remote
Pressure gauge-Yes
Voice commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-