DJI OSMO Action Camera OSMO ACTION review

The DJI Osmo Action is a fantastic little number that runs circles around (other) GoPro copycats. It also gives the Hero7 Black a serious run for its money and still manages to hold its own now that the Hero8-series has arrived, with its great image quality, plenty of shooting modes and that selfie...

Very good stabilization; Handy front display; Competitive video quality

Display lag when RockSteady is active; Mounting requires housing (unlike Hero8); No 4:3 60fps capture

DJI Osmo Action hands-on review

DJI’s rumored Osmo Action is finally here, and while it doesn’t look radically different from other action cameras, it does bring a couple genuinely innovative features to what is otherwise a very imitative design. The front LCD screen lets you check framing even if the main, rear screen is obscured, a common situation when mounting the camera to a bike frame, vehicle, or just a selfie stick. The replaceable lens cover lets you easily swap in polarizing or neutral density filters. HDR video adds 3 stops of dynamic range. But at its core, the Osmo Action is a straightforward action camera — and GoPro lookalike. To the untrained eye, the drab gray exterior could easily be mistaken for a Hero7. The user interface is built around a touchscreen and gesture commands that are a near facsimile of GoPro’s. Naturally, it also uses the standard GoPro mount, making it compatible with a wide range of accessories. DJI didn’t set out to reinvent the wheel. They borrowed what could be borrowed and inn...

Great electronic image stabilization; Screw-on filters; Front LCD; Large, 16:9 rear LCD; 4K/60, 1080p/240;

Stabilization, lens correction softens video; Mobile app needs work;

DJI Osmo Action review: Stabilise your footage without a gimbal

It might not sell billions, but for the DJI user who wants to stay in the ecosystem, the Osmo Action might just be the extra camera that enhances their creativity and lets them add another angle to their footage without having to have a finger in both the GoPro and DJI pies.

Rugged and durable design; Compact design; Two screens make shooting yourself much easier; Stabilisation is fantastic;

Still image quality needs improvement; No autofocus;

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