DJI Osmo Action 4

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...

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