In this review, we compare the specs of each brand side-by-side, go over their key differences, look at each brand’s history, and highlight their pros and cons of each.
GoPro has the better camera quality, but DJI has the better battery life. Likewise, DJI has the smaller size, the lower weight, and also the deeper waterproof limit.
DJI might be the cheaper, smaller, lightweight, and have a superior waterproof rating, but GoPro and the HERO11 Black have one key advantage: camera quality.
Founder Nick Woodman got the idea for the GoPro while surfing in 2002. He was dismayed by the lack of durable, waterproof cameras and set out to create one himself.
While DJI does make action cameras, they’re known best for their drone technology. As a matter of fact, they dominate 70% or more of the drone market today.