Just when people thought that GoPro HERO5 is the only way to go with sports and action cameras, there are actually are tons of other alternatives that may either be better or worse. Xiaomi, a brand well-known for its handsets and smartphone accessories also have its own action camera entry in the market called Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2. How does the two fare with each other?

Here, we compare the GoPro HERO5 and the Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2. This will serve as a guide for those looking to purchase an action camera that will fit their needs and budget requirements.

Video Shooting Capabilities

Both the Xiaomi Yi 4K Action Camera 2 and the GoPro HERO5 are capable of producing 4K videos at 30 frames per second. For some, this may appear as a tie, but it boils down the the actual footage quality that the cameras can produce, which can be watched below;

The comparison above is actually between the GoPro HERO4 and the Yi 4K Action Camera 2. Skipping the technical mumbo-jumbo, the footages produced with the Yi 4K Action Camera 2 shows promise and the quality it managed to produce are nothing short of stunning.

While the GoPro HERO5 is expected to have superior quality over the HER4, the Yi 4K Action Camera 2 shows more dynamic depth in the footages, especially with the side by side comparison part.

Built, Design and Hardware

Both cameras almost look identical with each other in terms of sizes, with a little bulk from HERO5's lens. Both cameras also have a rear LCD screens, which are very useful for navigating and previewing shot clips.

Batteries have a slight difference, but the Xiaomi has a bit of an advantage as it has more juice than the HERO5.

Price

A department ruled by the Xiaomi brand. The GoPro HERO5 is priced somewhere between $450 - $550, while Xiaomi's Yi 4K Action Camera 2 is only priced at $250 making it the obvious choice for those with tight budget, but still looking for an action camera that packs some serious punch.