DJI Osmo Action vs GoPro Hero 7 Black

While this can vary with different settings and usage habits, the camera has just an okay tested battery life in video, lasting for about 85 minutes of continuous recording in 4k. Thankfully, you can keep using it while it's charging, and there's no recording time limit, which is great for longer sessions of uninterrupted recording. Overall, this is one of the best action cameras you can get if you don't want to pay a premium for a GoPro.

Of course, if you don't already know this, recording on your GoPro in better qualities at better frame rates will also help drain the batteries fast. Why does this happen? I have no freaking idea and it pisses me off. I've read nightmarish reviews about the GoPro's and their batteries but wanted to find out for myself. According to some reviewers, they recommend that you remove the battery from the GoPro after use because it will overheat the camera and also harm the Micro SD card that is in the same slot as the battery! That's insane and uncalled for

For your specific context, the low light consideration is worth thinking about, but the major difference there is the Hero9's increased sensor size making it very slightly darker in low light. If this is the majority of your filming context, you would probably want to consider a Hero8 vs an Osmo Action, instead. I still feel the Hero8 wins in quality, but if the front screen is an incentive, wweigh that into things.

Design a better cage mount, please. I had to buy an off-brand mount with a better design instead. - This camera weighs quite a bit more than the Session 5, but that is to be expected, I guess. Not a big problem, but it's to be noted if you plan on using it underwater, or strapped to your body/head