DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Akaso Brave 8

VS

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

Overview of the Akaso Brave 8

Akaso Brave 8☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8
Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
  • Pros
  • 48M Pixels
  • Waterproof
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Better options at same price

Comparison of the Action 5 Pro vs the Brave 8

Quick links:

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 8
4K video at 120fps
Max resolution
4K video at 60fps
4K 60fps
HDR video
HDR video unsupported
8x at 1080p
Maximum slow motion
16x
RockSteady 3.0+
Stabilization
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
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 8
1950mAh
Battery capacity
1550mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
240min at 1080p
Battery life
90min for 4k 60fps
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 8 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 8
64GB (47GB available)
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSD
Storage format
microSDXC
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 Action 5 Pro is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 weighs a little less than the Action 5 Pro.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 8
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
Dimensions
1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in / 36mm x 63mm x 49mm
5.15oz / 146g
Weight
3.99oz / 113g
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. Both the Action 5 Pro and the Brave 8 are waterproof to 197ft / 60m with a diving case.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 8
66ft / 20m
Waterproof
33ft / 10m
197ft / 60m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
-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 Brave 8 offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 is a little better than the Action 5 Pro's.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Akaso Brave 8
40MP
Pixels
48MP
155°
Field of view
166°
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 8
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 8 specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 5 ProAkaso Brave 8
Year of release20242023
Width2.78in / 70.5mm1.42in / 36mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm2.48in / 63mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.93in / 49mm
Weight5.15oz / 146g3.99oz / 113g
Waterproof66ft / 20m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C-
Battery capacity1950mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life240min at 1080p90min for 4k 60fps
Charging time53min-
Built-in storage64GB (47GB available)-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1TB-
Rear screen size-2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view155°166°
Sensor1/1.3"1/2.0" BSI CMOS
Pixels40MP48MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range100-51200-
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate120Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p16x
HDR video4K 60fps-
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0+EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingYes-
Photo burst modeYesYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataac-
Audio inputDual DJI Microphone Direct ConnectionAkaso external mic
Audio bluetooth supportDJI Mic 2-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax5G
BluetoothBLE 5.1-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
GPS pairingGPS remote-
Pressure gaugeYes-
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote control-Included