DSLR which stands for A digital single-lens reflex camera is one of the most renowned and used cameras all over the world.This camera used by several persons and also by the professionals.There are varieties of DSLR camera made up to now by several companies, some of the major companies known for production are Canon and Nikon.
The another is the Action camera also known as a sports cam.Well, an action camera is those cameras which are small in size comparing to DSLR but has a lot to do with the outdoor or so-called sports sector.This camera is produced by several companies one of the major company for the production of this camera is the GoPro.GoPro produces this camera like the hero 3, hero 4, hero 5, hero 6(latest release).
So we got two cameras the DSLR and the GoPro lets compare them and see the best.
1.Pricing
>Both the camera DSLR and GoPro are not cheap.This camera price range starts from 300$.But comparing this camera DSLR seems to be more expensive than the GoPro.DSLR have a variety of prices range from 300$,800$,1000$ even 3000$ plus.But this may be due to more features present in DSLR then the GoPro.
2.Features
>Comparing this both camera according to their features.DSLR seems to have a lot more features than the GoPro.DSLR being a high range camera it seems to have all the camera mode like night mode, portrait,slow-mo which GoPro does not have.
DSLR also has more features like flash-light, battery backup, more storage.
3.Portability
>Gopro being a action and sports camera it needs to be portable which is completed.Both of this camera are portable but GoPro is more easy to carry due to its light weight, small size etc.DSLR is bigger and heavier than GoPro plus it needs a special bag for it to carry whereas GoPro is easier to carry and can be fitted anywhere.
4.Battery Backup
>Comparing in terms of battery backup DSLR camera have a higher power battery then the GoPro which obviously result in more battery backup of DSLR.
Here is the table for Hero 6 battery backup
| Video Mode | Time (Minutes) |
| 4K 60 | 70m |
| 4K 30 | 95m |
| 2.7K 120 | 60m |
| 1440p60 | 75m |
| 1080p240 | 60m |
| 1080p120 | 65m |
| 1080p60 | 100m |
| 720p60 | 110m |
Whereas a normal range DSLR camera battery backup can last up to 3 to 4 hours.
5.Other advantages
>The other features of the GoPro are that it can be fitted anywhere.This camera comes with a lot of accessories for mounting so that it can be mounted anywhere whether in the bicycle, car etc.
>DSLR have more photo snap features, GoPro usually have a camera, video recording and timelapse features whereas DSLR have tons of features.
>The majority of action camera made up to now are waterproof.Whereas there is waterproof DSLR camera too but they are too expensive so you get a waterproof camera which can shoot underwater at a lower price.
