Due to popular demand, I decided to make a RAW file comparison between the DJI Mini 5 Pro and DJI Mini 4 Pro. I did this before with the DJI Mavic 4 Pro and people seemed to enjoy my more analytical approach to comparing the image quality. Therefore, I have again produced a side-by-side comparison, by taking the same images in the same conditions. This time I did it in my home office, so there is a more control over the results.
As always, it is important to get one thing out of the way: I am not a pixel-peeper. I generally don’t go and zoom in on an image at 400% to see whether or not something is ever so slightly sharper. I don’t think it matters all that much. And you know why? It’s because a new drone, or a new camera, is not solely defined by whether or not it produces significantly better images. There are many factors to take into consideration whether the Mini 5 Pro is a significant step up compared to the Mini 4 Pro such as battery life, transmission technology, controllers, ease-of-use, …
So what did I find by putting the DJI Mini 5 Pro and DJI Mini 4 Pro next to each other? Let’s find out!
In case you missed it, I published a complete photography-focused review of the new Mini 5 Pro on my blog.
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Things You Should Know About The Mini 5 Pro/Mini 4 Pro RAW Files
Since the release of my Mini 5 Pro review, I have been getting a lot of requests for files so I decided to do it properly and make a full set of files of both the Mini 4 Pro & Mini 5 Pro. Today, I spent some time on capturing all kinds of RAW files in order to make a good comparison. Some of the differences are considerable and I am sure you will be curious about them too.
If you sign up below, you will get a link sent to download the files. However, there are a few things I want to point out first…
Good To Know
While I tried creating these images in a more controlled environment in my home office, it is impossible to do a true 1:1 comparison, with the same view, between the Mini 5 Pro and Mini 4 Pro for a variety of reasons:
- The camera module on both drones is different. Even though the focal length is similar, it is not 100% the same. I am not sure why there is a slight difference, whether it is the sensor size or resolution.
- The camera gimbal has a different design which puts the cameras themselves at different heights in the drone. This skews the perspective slightly.
What Can You Find In The Downloadable Files?
Here is a list of all the RAW files I have made available in the download:
- DJI Mini 5 Pro:
- 1x Camera (12 megapixel): all ISO’s
- 1x Camera (50 megapixel): all ISO’s (ISO 6400 is not available in this mode)
- 2x Camera: all ISO’s
- DJI Mini 4 Pro:
- 1x Camera (12 megapixel): all ISO’s
- 1x Camera (48 megapixel): all ISO’s (ISO 6400 is not available in this mode)
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A Few Comparisons I Wanted To Highlight
There are a few comparisons I want to show you in the imaging department.
Disclaimer: it is by far the best to download the files yourself and have a look. The images you see here are also in some way compressed because you are viewing them on my website.
200% Crop at ISO6400 On Mini 4 Pro (1x) and Mini 5 Pro (1x)
This comparison shows how much better the noise performance is on the Mini 5 Pro compared to Mini 4 Pro at high ISO.
ISO100 Versus ISO6400 On Mini 5 Pro (1x)
This comparison shows how well ISO 6400 (left) stacks up against ISO 100 (right) on the Mini 5 Pro.
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Hi Jeroen, moirè like is more visible in high resolution mode (50MPx), can you post some RAW file take in outdoor environment? Please ❤!
Hi Jeroen, I think the sensor is the same as the AIR3S, I wanted to ask you if in high contrast areas or where there are reflections, strange artifacts similar to moiré are noticeable. From your raw files, it seems like the problem isn’t present, but these are photos taken in an environment without highlights. On the DJI Air 3s, moiré issues are noticeable, especially in treetops against very bright skies and in reflective areas. These are difficult to correct; I’d like to know if they also occur on the Mini 5 Pro.
I haven’t seen this problem. However, I am wondering… Is this in the high resolution mode or at 12 megapixels?
I tried twice and can’t get the link to the raws.
Hi Robert, it looks like you previously unsubscribed from my mailing list after which it becomes impossible to subscribe again. The system does not allow me to resubscribe unsubscribed addresses. Therefore the RAW files link can’t be emailed to you unless you use another email address.
Unfortunately, I think your ISO 100 shots have camera shake, they are way blurrier in comparison to ISO 200 and above. 1/13 shutter speed is obviously too low for this gimbal. What do you think about Mini 5’s photo quality in comparison to Air 3S?
Hi Tomislav, I have not been able to test the Air 3S so I can’t judge but I suspect the sensor of the 1x lens on the Air 3S is likely very similar, if not the same, to the Mini 5 Pro’s sensor. The specifications look the same so if there are differences, they will be very minor.