![]() Its RockSteady stabilization system provides extremely smooth video whether you're cycling, white water rafting or climbing. Luckily, the Osmo Action did just that and the better news is it's even cheaper than a GoPro. When DJI announced it would be released an action camera, it would have to be really good to get close to competing with GoPro's. Read our full DJI Action 2 review for more details Best Gimbal Camera It's not exactly a replacement for a GoPro Hero camera, but it's a compelling alternative. Even when paired with an additional unit, it is only around the size of a GoPro (but only when paired do you get a USB socket or the option to add a microSD card).Ĭontrol is via a touchscreen it’s a bit limited by the size of the main camera unit, though the front touch-screen attachment matches it perfectly, making vlogging easier. The image stabilization options are also impressive, including a horizon leveler, and it has a larger 1 / 1.7” sensor to boot. Its core cuboid body looks like a GoPro Session (if anyone remembers those) but its modular nature more resembles GoPro cameras like the Hero 8 onwards. Far from just a straight Osmo Action upgrade, the Action 2 re-imagines what a GoPro-style camera can look like, starting from a tiny 39x39mm square camera and allowing the attachment – by a magnetic clip – of additional units for extra connectivity, battery life, and a vlogging screen. It took a while for the successor to arrive, but eventually, Action 2 came along in 2021, and it was a bit of a different beast. Leading drone maker DJI forced a re-think for GoPro by introducing a front screen to its first action camera, the Osmo Action. Read our full DJI Osmo Action 4 review for more details Best for content creators The fact that Action 4’s isn’t interwoven with subscription software is one we continue to appreciate. For most 4K is the ideal resolution for action, especially with up to 120fps. The EIS remains excellent from the previous generation RockSteady and HorizonBalancing both produce smooth videos from aggressive action. What matters more here is absolute quality in a GoPro-sized box and DJI is now the firm to beat. It is a little sad to see the modular design of the Action 2 seems not to be getting refreshed, but that is still available too. ![]() It isn’t cheap, but the only reason it is a 'GoPro alternative' is that is a better-known brand in this space – this is the better camera, and DJI won’t push you toward a subscription after 12 months. Stabilized 4K video looks great and the camera can take a lot – not just rough and tumble but temperature extremes. ![]() Rather than pushing to the 5K of GoPro, DJI has expended its effort in fitting the largest image sensor in the business into their action camera and the result is much better video. For most adventurers, the Osmo Action 4 is the perfect balance of quality and price.
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