Compare the DJI Osmo Action 4 to the DJI Osmo Action 3

The Osmo Action 4 has a large 1/1.3-inch image sensor. Thanks to its large size, it captures more light than the sensor of the Osmo Action 3. This means that you can take clear pictures in low light. This is useful if you often record at night. This also produces bright images underwater. You can record in 4K resolution at up to 60 fps. These razor-sharp images also look smooth. You can slow them down up to 2 times. The camera takes 10-megapixel photos.

The 1/1.7-inch image sensor of the DJI Action 3 is less sensitive to light than the sensor of the Osmo Action 4. If you mainly record videos during the day, you'll hardly notice this. You can record in the same video resolution as with the Osmo Action 4, which is 4K at 60 fps. Like taking photos with your action camera to use a cover photo for social media, for example? Photos you take with the Osmo Action 3 have 12 megapixels. This makes them more detailed.

The Osmo Action 4 is a suitable choice for divers. This action camera is waterproof up to18m deep without a case. Take the camera into the water and record unique fish and coral. The Osmo Action 4 has the same design as the Osmo Action 3. There's a touchscreen on both the front and back. The touchscreen allows you to view images and control the camera.

The Osmo Action 3 is also suitable for swimming, snorkeling, and diving. This camera is waterproof up to 16m. This is 2m less deep than the Osmo Action 4. This means that you can mainly use it as a novice diver. Want to dive deeper? You need a waterproof case. You can use the same accessories for the Osmo Action 3 as for the Osmo Action 4.

With the DJI Osmo Action 4, you can make 10-bit recordings in the D-log M color space. This is a flatter profile that stores more data. This provides more editing options. You can create vibrant and realistic colors for a professional image.

The DJI Osmo Action 3 only records in a standard color space. These colors look great without editing them. If you do edit your images, you have fewer editing options with this camera. This may cause colors to look less vibrant than with the Osmo Action 4.

You always use your DJI action camera in combination with a microSD card. You can store your video and photo images on it. The Osmo Action 4 supports memory cards of up to 512GB. You can save more images this way, such as during a long shooting day. If you capture a holiday on video, you don't need a laptop to transfer your images on vacation.

The Osmo Action 3 supports memory cards of up to 256GB. So you can save fewer images than with the Osmo Action 4. That's why you should take a second memory card or laptop with you when traveling. This way, you can still store hours of footage.