The new DJI Osmo Action 4 boasts a 65% larger sensor than the previous generation, but it retains the look and the extremely convenient magnetic snap-on system.
The bad news is that DJI has bumped up the price to now match the GoPro Hero series, but let’s see if the improvements make it worth it.
DJI Osmo Action 4: What’s new?
| DJI Osmo Action 4 | DJI Osmo Action 3 | |
|---|---|---|
| Size and weight | 70.5 x 44.2 x 32.8 mm 145 g |
70.5 x 44.2 x 32.8 mm 145 g |
| Camera Specs | 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor FOV: 155° Aperture: f/2.8 Focus Range: 0.4 m to ∞ ISO Range: 100-12800 |
1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor FOV: 155° Aperture: f/2.8 Focus Range: 0.3 m to ∞ ISO Range: 100-12800 |
| Video Specs | 4:3 4K60 16:9 4K120 16:9 1080p240 130Mbps bitrate |
4:3 4K60 16:9 4K120 16:9 1080p240 130Mbps bitrate |
| Audio | 3 mics | 3 mics |
| Screen size | Front Screen: 1.4-inch 326 ppi 320×320 Rear Screen: 2.25-inch 326 ppi 360×640 Brightness: 750 nits |
Front Screen: 1.4-inch 326 ppi 320×320 Rear Screen: 2.25-inch 326 ppi 360×640 Brightness: 750 nits |
| Battery and Charging | 1770 mAh 160 mins runtime |
1770 mAh 160 mins runtime |
| Water-proof | 18 m without Waterproof Case 60 m with Waterproof Case |
16 m without Waterproof Case 60 m with Waterproof Case |
| Prices | $399 for camera $499 for Adventure Combo |
$329 for camera $439 for Adventure Combo |
The larger sensor brings better dynamic range and low light capabilities.
You also get RockSteady 3.0 for improved video stabilization, and HorizonSteady now supports complete 360-degree rotations keeping your horizon locked at all times.
A built in color temperature sensor makes for more accurate color balance underwater, another previously problematic area for DJI.
DJI Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo
The Osmo Action 4 is available in a wide variety of combos and packages. The $399 price is for the camera with one battery, but for $499 you can get the popular Adventure Combo which includes the following.
What’s included Osmo Action 4 Adventure Combo:
- 2 Extreme Batteries
- Battery Case (can charge 3 batteries)
- 1.5m Extension Rod
You also have a biking, motorcycling, surfing, hiking combos and others, tailored to your specific needs.
DJI Osmo Action 4 vs GoPro Hero 11/12
DJI says this camera has “best in class image quality” which is definitely an ambitious statement.
The company has put out the following promotional video to give you an idea:
DJI definitely has made a great camera with battery life longer than on the current Hero 11 series, but will the color quality be good enough? And would people be willing to switch from GoPro? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
