The DJI Osmo Action ( $299 on Amazon ) is my new pocket action camera. 2019 has been a whirlwind year when it comes to my camera collection and may represents the biggest paradigm shift in terms of gear since I switched from analog to digital video capture, Or else from film-based SLRs to digital...

The Osmo Action is an impressive entry into the action camera market for DJI and gives the GoPro Hero7 Black a run for its money

Impressively steady image stabilisation; Waterproof to 11 metres without a case; Dual colour screens

None to speak of

The Osmo Action is an impressive entry into the action camera market for DJI and gives the GoPro Hero7 Black a run for its money

Impressively steady image stabilisation; Waterproof to 11 metres without a case; Dual colour screens;

None to speak of;

While the Osmo Action sees DJI entering a new market, its experience with cameras is obvious. There's clearly a lot of expertise carried down from the excellent shooters in the Mavic and Phantom series.

Great little action cam not perfect but I'm sure DJI will update firmware to make it perfect.

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

Excellent image stabilization; Premium; waterproof design; Great for vlogging

Major lag when EIS is active at max resolution; App connection failed across devices; Limited accessory options

Rocksteady stabilisation is excellent; Great for vlogging; Respectable battery life;

Delayed on-screen preview; Terrible app reliability; Limited accessory rang;

Despite a couple of quirks, the Osmo Action’s great video quality, rich design and RockSteady stabilisation - which seems to defy the laws of physics - make it a stellar action cam

Rocksteady stabilisation is excellent; Great for vlogging; Respectable battery life

Delayed on-screen preview; Terrible app reliability; Limited accessory rang

Considering this is DJI’s first action cam, it does a fantastic job of out GoProing the GoPro Hero7 Black in a couple of key areas. The RockSteady stabilisation is sensational, and the fact its metering optimises everything to make faces look great means it’s an ideal choice for vloggers. Its front screen is also welcome and is super handy for selfie videos. The Osmo Action does have more idiosyncrasies than the Hero7 Black, the delay between what’s being recorded and the live preview could be problematic in certain use-cases, and the terrible app connectivity is, well, terrible. That said, if you’re looking for a smart shooter that undercuts the competition, and captures footage you don’t have to faff with to get the best from, DJI’s Osmo Action is a fantastic bit of kit.

Rocksteady stabilisation is excellent; Great for vlogging; Respectable battery life;

Delayed on-screen preview; Terrible app reliability; Limited accessory rang;

Saw a lot of comparison to the GoPro 7 black but I decided on the Osmo Action in accordance to DJI's expertise on drones and the front facing screen. I really like the build quality and the quality of images that it produce.

Build quality and really good images and features; great for a blogger for sure

Not a GoPro killer