DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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Overview of the 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
Overview of the 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
Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Brave 4 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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 120fps
Max resolution
4K video at 30fps
4K 60fps
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
2x
RockSteady 3.0+
Stabilization
EIS 2.0
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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1950mAh
Battery capacity
1350mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
240min at 1080p
Battery life
90min for 4k 30fps
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 Action 5 Pro and the Brave 4 Pro support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
64GB (47GB available)
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSD
1TB
Maximun storage supported
Feature missing
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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
Dimensions
1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in / 32mm x 57mm x 24mm
5.15oz / 146g
Weight
Feature missing
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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
66ft / 20m
Waterproof
Feature missing
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
131ft / 40m
-4°F / -20°C
Min operating temperature
Feature missing
113°F / 45°C
Max operating temperature
Feature missing
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.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
40MP
Pixels
20MP
155°
Field of view
170°
120Mbps
Video bite rate
Feature missing
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
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
100-51200
ISO range
Feature missing
+/-4
Exposure Compensation
Feature missing
Why these settings matter:
The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro versus Akaso Brave 4 Pro specifications
Name | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | Akaso Brave 4 Pro |
Year of release | 2024 | 2022 |
Width | 2.78in / 70.5mm | 1.26in / 32mm |
Height | 1.74in / 44.2mm | 2.24in / 57mm |
Depth | 1.29in / 32.8mm | 0.94in / 24mm |
Weight | 5.15oz / 146g | - |
Waterproof | 66ft / 20m | - |
Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | 131ft / 40m |
Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | - |
Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | - |
Battery capacity | 1950mAh | 1350mAh |
Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
Battery life | 240min at 1080p | 90min for 4k 30fps |
Charging time | 53min | - |
Built-in storage | 64GB (47GB available) | - |
Storage format | microSD | microSD |
Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | UHS-3 |
Maximun storage supported | 1TB | - |
Rear screen size | - | 2in |
Front screen size | - | 1.5in |
Field of view | 155° | 170° |
Sensor | 1/1.3" | CMOS |
Pixels | 40MP | 20MP |
Aperture | F2.8 | F2.0 |
ISO range | 100-51200 | - |
Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
Video bite rate | 120Mbps | - |
Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | - |
360-degree video | No | No |
4K video | 120fps | 30fps |
2.7K video | 120fps | 30fps |
1080p video | 240fps | 120fps |
Slow motion at 4K | 4 | - |
Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 2x |
HDR video | 4K 60fps | - |
Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0+ | EIS 2.0 |
Horizon lock | Yes | - |
Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.264 (MP4) |
Live streaming | No | - |
Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
Starlapse mode | Yes | - |
Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
Subject tracking | Yes | - |
Photo burst mode | Yes | Yes |
RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
Microphones | 3 | - |
Stereo audio | Yes | - |
Noise reduction | Yes | - |
Audio format | aac | - |
Audio input | Dual DJI Microphone Direct Connection | Akaso external mic |
Audio bluetooth support | DJI Mic 2 | - |
Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Yes |
Bluetooth | BLE 5.1 | - |
USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
GPS integrated | No | - |
GPS pairing | GPS remote | - |
Pressure gauge | Yes | - |
Voice commands | Yes | - |
Remote control | - | Included |