DJI Osmo Action 4

GoPro-beating low-light performance ; High level of default waterproofing ; Effective, versatile image stabilisation

GoPro Hero 11 still better in good lighting ; Have to physically rotate 90º for 9:16 content

The DJI Osmo Action 4 is the best compact low-light action camera around, and a credible alternative to the GoPro Hero 11 Black.

Much improved image quality ; Wider FOV than the main competition ; Excellent stabilization ; Incredibly convenient mounting

Minimum 0.4m focus distance ; Middling battery life ; Old-school microSD card limits potential

The Osmo Action 4 is a fantastic action camera; it's tiny, rugged, versatile, and crucially it delivers better image quality than its predecessor, packing more detail in challenging shooting environments and low light. A price hike over its predecessor...

Improved low-light performance ; Goes 18m/59ft underwater without a case ; Front and rear LCD touchscreens ; Accessory can collect GPS data ; Easy to swap between horizontal and vertical

No 5.7K video resolution ; Small upgrade on predecessor

With excellent image stabilisation, ease of use and a brilliant magnetic mounting system for accessories, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is an excellent rugged action camera that loses out to the likes of GoPro Hero 11 Black only in its lack of 5.7K video...

Strong low light image performance ; Beats GoPro on dive depth ; Good image stabilisation

Front screen disabled at times ; 9:16 recording requires physical rotation

The best low light action cam around, but not the best overall

Wide-angle lens with excellent digital stabilization ; Front and rear touch screens ; Up to 4K120 slow motion ; 10-bit D-Log color ; Waterproof to 59 feet ; Works as a webcam

Smartphone-based product activation ; Quick-release mount is easy to lose ; Rear display isn't visible through polarized sunglasses

The DJI Osmo Action 4 is the adventure-ready camera to get if you're all about low-light recording, though it doesn't push as many pixels or frames as a GoPro.

Relatively large sensor ; Best low light performance in an action camera ; Extremely effective video stabilization ; Rugged and waterproof design ; Excellent range of optional accessories ; 10-bit D-log recording capability ; Rocksteady+ stabilization...

Magnetic mount picks up dirt and is hard to clean ; Only an incremental update from the DJI Action 3 ; No starlapse feature ; Somewhat pricey

Magnetic base can stick to lots of metal surfaces ; Interface is simple to learn and use ; Competitive pricing ; 1/1.3-inch sensor is large for an action camera ; Works as a webcam

DJI Mimo app is required, must be manually installed ; Mounting requires DJI?s proprietary adapter

DJI is clearly vying to become the new frontrunner of action cameras with the Osmo Action 4. The specs are on point, and the numerous improvements are a clear response to users' issues with the previous generation. Plus, the price of $299 is really...

These cons wouldn’t necessarily be an issue if the Action 4 wasn’t so closely priced to the GoPro Hero12 Black, which retails for only $50 more. The benefit of the Action 3 was that it was a budget GoPro alternative — you sacrificed some of the GoPro’s...

Strong low light image performance ; Beats GoPro on dive depth ; Good image stabilisation

Front screen disabled at times ; 9:16 recording requires physical rotation

The best low light action cam around, but not the best overall

Larger sensor means impressive low light performance and dynamic range ; Full colour front display is a touchscreen, making it easier to shoot and configure the camera while in front of the lens ; Quick and easy magnetic base plate system with...

Can't reach the 5.3K maximum resolution or 240fps at 2.7K of the GoPro Hero 11 Black ; You must use the DJI app to set it up

It's a close contest between the DJI Osmo Action 4 and the GoPro Hero 11 Black, but a larger sensor gives DJI the edge in low-light.