Versatile and unique modular design Remarkably small and lightweight Great image quality Gimble-like video stabilization Fantastic audio recording capability

Image quality isn't quite as crisp as GoPro Low light performance isn't great

The DJI Action 2 is a genuinely innovative action camera, and its novel approach makes it really stand out from the competition. It does pretty much everything you’d want an action camera to do and does it very well. It’s an action camera that, when...

Tiny and lightweight. Modular design means you can have power when you need it, a tiny camera when you don't. RockSteady 2 tech provides gimbal-like stabilization.

Modular design quirks mean it's not waterproof. Expensive for what you get. The built-in battery isn't user-replaceable.

For most people, I think the GoPro is a better choice. It's cheaper, image and video quality are marginally better, and every accessory on the market works with a GoPro. Very few accessories available are going to work with the Action 2, which makes...

Compact size with tons of handy accessories Modular magnetic design Impressive video Excellent stabilization

Functionality of the DJI Mimo app is limited Camera relies on airflow to avoid overheating and thermal shutdown No micro SD card slot on the main camera module

DJI spent more than two years rethinking its place in the action camera market, and the Action 2's design is truly innovative. This camera is tiny, the field of view is wider than most of its competitors, stabilization is excellent and the footage that...

Premium, smart modular design Smaller than rival action cams Class-leading horizon leveling Wider FOV than Hero 10 Black Punchy AMOLED display

Overheating limits clip length Muted default color profile Uninspiring low-light performance Extra modules aren’t waterproof No external audio source recording TODAY'S BEST DEALS

The DJI Action 2 is a bold attempt at an alternative action camera – and while we're fans of its modular design, this does come with some practical limitations. The main one is that it's limited to shooting short clips (of around five minutes) due to...

Tiny, go-anywhere form factor Magnetic mount and snap-on accessories Effective digital stabilization Up to 4K120 video 12MP photos Waterproof to 33 feet Works as a webcam

Front screen option pushes price high Overheating is a concern No card slot or charging port on main camera module Front screen and battery aren't waterproof

The DJI Action 2 reimagines the action camera in a modular form factor with support for magnetic mounts. It's innovative, but falls a little shy of dethroning GoPro.