# GoPro HERO13 Black vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the GoPro HERO13 Black (GoPro) and DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (DJI) among action cameras. DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is the cheaper of the two at $319.

## Side by side

| Spec | GoPro HERO13 Black | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $399 | $319 |
| Brand | GoPro | DJI |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2024-09 |
| Max video | 5.3K@60fps | 4K(4:3)@120fps |
| Sensor | 1/1.9" | 1/1.3" |
| Stabilization | HyperSmooth 6.0 | RockSteady 3.0+ / HorizonSteady |
| Waterproof (m) | 10 | 20 |
| Display | 2.27" rear touch LCD + 1.4" front color LCD | 2.5" rear OLED touch + 1.46" front OLED |
| FOV (°) | 156 | 155 |
| Weight (g) | 159 | 146 |

## Key differences

- Max video: GoPro HERO13 Black 5.3K@60fps vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 4K(4:3)@120fps
- Sensor: GoPro HERO13 Black 1/1.9" vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 1/1.3"
- Stabilization: GoPro HERO13 Black HyperSmooth 6.0 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro RockSteady 3.0+ / HorizonSteady
- Waterproof (m): GoPro HERO13 Black 10 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 20
- Display: GoPro HERO13 Black 2.27" rear touch LCD + 1.4" front color LCD vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 2.5" rear OLED touch + 1.46" front OLED
- FOV (°): GoPro HERO13 Black 156 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 155
- Weight (g): GoPro HERO13 Black 159 vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 146

## What reviewers say

**GoPro HERO13 Black** — Both whitelisted testers (Tom's Guide, TechRadar) reviewed the exact HERO13 Black hands-on; only Tom's Guide produced instrumented measurements (battery runtime and overheating time). Both praise excellent 5.3K video and class-leading HyperSmooth stabilization, the versatile auto-detected HB-series Lens Mods, and improved battery/heat management, but flag that it is an iterative upgrade on the same sensor and resolution whose low-light image quality trails larger-sensor DJI and Insta360 rivals. (2 sourced reviews.)

**DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro** — Across three hands-on testers (TechRadar, Engadget, Tom's Guide), the Action 5 Pro is rated a phenomenal, GoPro-beating action cam with class-leading battery life and strong 4K video, undercutting rivals by $50. All three flag its weak SuperNight low-light mode; two note the 4K resolution cap versus rivals. (3 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- GoPro HERO13 Black: https://gopro.com/en/us/shop/cameras/learn/hero13black/CHDHX-131-master.html (gopro.com, verified 2026-06-15)
- DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: https://www.dji.com/us/osmo-action-5-pro/specs (dji.com, verified 2026-06-15)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/action-cameras/gopro-hero13-black-vs-dji-osmo-action-5-pro/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, GoPro HERO13 Black ($399) vs DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro ($319) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/action-cameras/gopro-hero13-black-vs-dji-osmo-action-5-pro/
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