Mini 2 vs the Mavic 2 Pro

[Gadget Inspector]

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I own both so I was just curious how the Mini 2 matched up against the Mavic 2 Pro at a third of the price. It's obviously no comparison on paper or in practice, but let's just say I'm even more impressed with the Mini 2 after doing this.

 

[Reginald E Johnson]

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I own both so I was just curious how the Mini 2 matched up against the Mavic 2 Pro at a third of the price. It's obviously no comparison on paper or in practice, but let's just say I'm even more impressed with the Mini 2 after doing this.

I own 3 of them, the Mavic Pro 1, Mavic Pro Zoom 2 and a Mavic Mini! I just recorded a Video in 25MPH Winds and that Mavic Pro was flying almost sideways to make that Video! I wouldn’t trust that Mavic Mini to do that!

 

[Reginald E Johnson]

I own 3 of them, the Mavic Pro 1, Mavic Pro Zoom 2 and a Mavic Mini! I just recorded a Video in 25MPH Winds and that Mavic Pro was flying almost sideways to make that Video! I wouldn’t trust that Mavic Mini to do that!

Also I forgot to add the fact that the Bird was tilted at about 45° to make that Video!

 

[Gadget Inspector]

Also I forgot to add the fact that the Bird was tilted at about 45° to make that Video!

Yea I think the only one I would even attempt that with is the M2Pro.

 

[Dustdvl]

Thanks. Looking to buy the Mini 2; your video helps my decision process.

 

[Webarno]

Great video! Enjoyed that. Thanks for sharing.

 

[GFields]

I think the biggest difference you will find is in still shots (which is mainly what I do). The larger the sensor, the better the quality.

 

[peterc4]

I own 3 of them, the Mavic Pro 1, Mavic Pro Zoom 2 and a Mavic Mini! I just recorded a Video in 25MPH Winds and that Mavic Pro was flying almost sideways to make that Video! I wouldn’t trust that Mavic Mini to do that!

spot on mate no match in the wind

 

[Chris4koi]

I own 3 of them, the Mavic Pro 1, Mavic Pro Zoom 2 and a Mavic Mini! I just recorded a Video in 25MPH Winds and that Mavic Pro was flying almost sideways to make that Video! I wouldn’t trust that Mavic Mini to do that!

I agree, M2P wins ?

 

[Chris4koi]

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I own both so I was just curious how the Mini 2 matched up against the Mavic 2 Pro at a third of the price. It's obviously no comparison on paper or in practice, but let's just say I'm even more impressed with the Mini 2 after doing this.

Nice Video comparison, I still prefer my M2P, but I must admit that the Mini has a nice FOV ?

 

[Remote Pilots Australia]

I too own both Mavic 2 models and a Mini 2. In all fairness I will point out the Mini 2 is light years ahead in it’s ability to handle wind compared with the original Mini. Obviously yes, you reach a point where you’ll have to take the Mavic 2 once the wind gets up over 40kph but I’m not flying anything by that point, I’m at home with a cup of hot chocolate unless a customer is paying me and then I’m going to be flying something bigger than a Mavic 2 anyway.

Regards

Ari

 

[PaulDoneDrone]

There is no comparison M2P has higher capabilities in every aspect. But if you are in Canada and do not plan on getting license MM2 is much more capable because it is the only legal choice.

1. Fair footage comparison would need to be done on 4k monitor on original files, hands down M2P kills MM2.
2. YT process the video from original 100Mbit to 8-15Mbit that’s almost 10 times less information from original footage, any visible difference will be impossible to spot, except superior low light quality of M2P.
3. Low light or high contrast, not ideal conditions that’s where M2P will excel.
4. Color grading is always done in post.

Pick the right tools for the job, learn how to fly and you will have great results, there is no better or worst.
I always use simple example: Is bigger or smaller hammer ”better” for me to built?

Everyone will realize it is loaded question without more context.

 

[QueenZ77]

Yeah Im fairly new to drones and JUST picked up the mini 2, but the moment I saw the footage on the M2P, It was no contest at all. IMO, the M2P completely blew the mini 2 out of the water. But like you said. 3 times the price though sooooo, yeah. Great video by the way, I'm subbed!

 

[Grazuncle]

This is all too familiar.. LOL


When I inhabited a photography forum you would get the same comparisons.. a £500 camera versus a £2000 camera. Well they both took the same photo!

It's never that simple???

 

[Gadget Inspector]

I think the biggest difference you will find is in still shots (which is mainly what I do). The larger the sensor, the better the quality.

The ability to shoot in RAW is also a nice feature.

 

[Grazuncle]

The ability to shoot in RAW is also a nice feature.

don't they both shoot RAW then?

 

[Gadget Inspector]

don't they both shoot RAW then?

Yep. Awesome for the M2 to have it at that price point.

 

[GFields]

don't they both shoot RAW then?

Yes. The Mini 2 is able to shoot in RAW

At the heart of the camera onboard the Mavic Mini 2 is a 1/2.3-inch sensor that can capture 12-megapixel photos and 4K/30p video at 100Mbps. In addition to the new 4K video capabilities, the Mavic Mini 2 can also capture Raw photos—something the Mavic Mini wasn’t capable of. When shooting video in 1080p, users can now zoom in 2x with lossless quality and 4x via digital zoom.

 

[Gadget Inspector]

Yes. The Mini 2 is able to shoot in RAW

At the heart of the camera onboard the Mavic Mini 2 is a 1/2.3-inch sensor that can capture 12-megapixel photos and 4K/30p video at 100Mbps. In addition to the new 4K video capabilities, the Mavic Mini 2 can also capture Raw photos—something the Mavic Mini wasn’t capable of. When shooting video in 1080p, users can now zoom in 2x with lossless quality and 4x via digital zoom.

And I don't think the zoom gets talked about enough. It is a really useful feature for getting a closer shot without having to move the drone closer with no loss in resolution.