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DJI Osmo Action

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
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4.7 / 5
Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • Videos are stabilised well and pack in good detail and colours
  • The battery and SD card slot cover feels secure when locked
  • incredibly portable

Cons

  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the DJI Osmo Action 4K have Weather Sealing

Key specs

  • 145 °
  • yes
  • 2.4 in
  • CMOS
  • 12 Mpx

DJI Osmo Action - Pros & Cons

DJI Osmo Action

Pros

  • Videos are stabilised well and pack in good detail and colours
  • The battery and SD card slot cover feels secure when locked
  • incredibly portable
  • well-built
  • and waterproof
  • portability and its rugged
  • waterproof build
  • incredibly portable
  • waterproof
  • and easy to use
  • quality of the pictures is actually outstanding and the amount of detail is very good

Cons

  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • Lack of a viewfinder can be problematic
  • Does the DJI Osmo Action 4K have Weather Sealing
  • 4K doesn't have a viewfinder and no option for external viewfinder
  • charging unit nearby to top up the battery
  • not as polished as GoPro's Quick app
  • makes this quite an unreliable action camera
  • HorizonSteady feature can only be used at 1080p or 2
  • no Photoshop guru
  • the camera unit can only be charged using one of the additional modules
  • lack of waterproofing in any module-based configuration

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DJI Osmo Action - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Optical sensor size1.0 in
Effective pixels12.0 Mpx
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Optics and focus
FocusFixed
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Photography features
Photo modeyes
Maximum resolution (stills)4000 x 3000 px
Shutter speed120.0 s
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Audio features
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight4.37 oz
Width2.56 in
Height1.65 in
Depth1.38 in
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Power
Battery technology
Lithium Polymer
Battery capacity1300.0 mAh
Battery voltage3.85 V
Charging time90.0 h
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Other features
Timelapse recordingyes
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Image
Image ratio W:H
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
ISO
  • 100
  • 3200
Field of view145.0 °
Supported image file formats
  • DNG
  • JPEG
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Screen and viewfinder
Built-in displayyes
Screen size2.4 in
Articulated LCDno
Display resolution640 x 360 px
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Videography features
Maximum resolution4000 x 3000 px
HD-Readyyes
HD type4K Ultra HD
Supported video file formats
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
Supported video modes
  • 720p
  • 1080p
3D recordingno
Slow motion
  • 4
  • 8
Bitrate at maximum video resolution100.0 Mbps
Max frame rate (regardless of res.)240.0 fps
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Design
Colour of product
  • Anthracite
  • Multicolour
Waterproof up to11
Freezeproof up to14.0 °F
Environmentally sealedyes
Operational temperature (T-T)10 - 40
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Storage
Compatible memory cards
microSD
Maximum memory card size256.0 GB
Storage typesMemory card
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Connectivity
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Supported WiFi types
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.2

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DJI Osmo Action DJI - Editorial Reviews (25)

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Based on 25 reviews
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DJI Osmo Action DJI Action 2 Review
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PCMAG
Published: 27.10.2021
DJI Action 2 Review
4.0

The DJI Action 2 reimagines the action camera in a modular form factor with support for magnetic mounts. It's innovative, but falls a little shy of dethroning GoPro.

DJI Osmo Action Review: The DJI Action 2 reimagines action camera design, but can't beat physics
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DPReview
Published: 29.11.2021
Review: The DJI Action 2 reimagines action camera design, but can't beat physics

The DJI Action 2 is an innovative action camera that captures great video and supports with a variety of magnetic accessories. Packing this much technology into such a tiny form factor is an impressive feat, but it comes at a cost. Read our review to get all the details.

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action camera Review: A Strong Competitor For GoPro Hero 7 - Gizmochina
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Gizmochina
Published: 17.05.2019
DJI Osmo Action camera Review: A Strong Competitor For GoPro Hero 7 - Gizmochina

In recent years, more and more people focus on exercise and health, and most of the young people would like to record their outdoor activities by motion cameras. Although there are more and more motion camera at the market, GoPro is at a dominant position which is like drones for DJI. Last year, DJI launched

DJI Osmo Action Tech review: DJI Osmo Action is ideal for vloggers
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The Straits Times
Published: 30.07.2019
Tech review: DJI Osmo Action is ideal for vloggers

Everywhere I took the DJI Osmo Action, those around me thought it was a GoPro. Read more at straitstimes.com.

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action review
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digitalcameraworld
Published: 17.06.2019
DJI Osmo Action review
4.5

DJI’s first action camera is a great bit of kit that undercuts the GoPro Hero7 Black, and betters it in key areas

DJI Osmo Action DJI OSMO Action Review
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Camera Jabber
Published: 15.05.2019
DJI OSMO Action Review
5.0

It's been a while since the GoPro Hero 7 Black has been challanged but now the DJI Osmo Action has arrived and I've been putting it through its paces.

DJI Osmo Action DJI OSMO Action: In-Depth Review of DJI’s First Action Camera
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DC Rainmaker
Published: 15.05.2019
DJI OSMO Action: In-Depth Review of DJI’s First Action Camera

The day has finally arrived that everyone predicted would eventually come: DJI has announced an action camera. For realz this time, not a small hand-held gimbal that’s sorta like an action camera but not, not another drone that can be

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action Review: A Worthy GoPro Challenger
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Tom's Guide
Published: 06.06.2019
DJI Osmo Action Review: A Worthy GoPro Challenger
4.0

The DJI Osmo Action camera has a front-facing screen made for selfies.

DJI Osmo Action Basic but hardy and sharp camera
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The Straits Times
Published: 31.07.2019
Basic but hardy and sharp camera

The DJI Osmo Action looks like a GoPro Hero7. But sharp-eyed ones will be able to tell them apart from the front display. Read more at straitstimes.com.

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action: A GoPro Killer
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T3 Middle East
Published: 16.09.2019
DJI Osmo Action: A GoPro Killer

In a market that’s dominated by GoPro, it’s hard to see other brands bringing their own devices to the mix, but that’s just DJI did with the Osmo Action.

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action Review - Extreme dualscreen queen
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Critical Hit
Published: 07.11.2019
DJI Osmo Action Review - Extreme dualscreen queen
4.5

DJI came out swinging with the Osmo Action camera, and they more than landed a few knockout punches in the process. There may be some niggling areas that the device can improve on, but the Osmo Action more than delivers on the aspects of action videograpy and vlogging that it aims for: Easy to use, able to produce some stunning results under the right conditions and small enough to fit in your pocket.

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action 4K Action Camera Review
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Hipster Pixel
Published: 25.07.2019
DJI Osmo Action 4K Action Camera Review
4.5

This first generation of action camera by DJI, is it a bomb or a bust? Let's find out if the Osmo Action can kick the King of the Hill out of its throne!

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action review | Stuff
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DJI Osmo Action review | Stuff

Out GoProing GoPro

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action Review: A GoPro Alternative You Should Try
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WIRED
Published: 30.05.2019
DJI Osmo Action Review: A GoPro Alternative You Should Try
4.0

DJI's new action camera takes on GoPro and succeeds, thanks to its dual screens and easy operation.

DJI Osmo Action DJI Osmo Action review: giving GoPro real competition
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The Verge
Published: 05.08.2019
DJI Osmo Action review: giving GoPro real competition
3.5

DJI’s first action camera is almost as good as the best GoPro

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