Searching for a Action Cam
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**Picking between DJI, GoPro, and Insta360 for motorcycle + kiteboarding, need a sanity check**
So I've been going back and forth on which action cam to get for a while now. My use case is pretty mixed: motorcycle rides (so vibration + heat in the sun), kiteboarding (water, sun glare, sometimes overcast), and general sport stuff on top of that.
Was originally eyeing the Insta360 GO 3S because it's tiny and I figured I could just chuck it on my helmet or clip it to my gear without thinking too much. But then someone pointed out it's not really built for the "real" action cam use cases like fast motorcycle footage, more of a POV/vlogging thing. Fair enough.
So I widened the search and ended up comparing
GoPro Hero 13 Black
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 6
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Or any other?
GoPro's the "default" everyone thinks of first, but the more I read, the more I keep seeing people complain about overheating in 4K/5.3K when it's sunny out, which is basically every motorcycle ride I'd do. Also seems to run more expensive than the others for what you get.
Insta360 Ace Pro 2 looked really strong too, Leica lens, great low light, nice color science, and the app-based editing sounds genuinely convenient. But it's only rated to 10m waterproof and apparently slightly less stable than GoPro/DJI when there's heavy engine vibration, which matters for me.
Ended up leaning DJI. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is honestly a great value right now since it's the older model and prices have dropped, 20m waterproof without a case, solid stabilization, no overheating complaints that I could find. The Action 6 is the newer one with a variable aperture (first action cam to have this apparently) and a bigger 1/1.1" sensor, better in low light/high contrast, plus they specifically improved the thermal management so it handles long 4K sessions in heat better.
Given I'll be in full sun on the bike and want reliable footage on the water too, I'm currently leaning Action 6 over the 5 Pro even though it's pricier, the waterproofing + heat handling feels like it was made for exactly my situation.
Anyone actually run the Action 6 on a motorcycle for longer rides? Curious if the overheating fix is real world noticeable or if it's mostly marketing. Also open to being told I'm wrong and GoPro's fine now, been out of the game for a couple years.
Or do you have tips, price should not be tooooo high