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...

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

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

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.