4K Action Capture
Record 4K video at up to 120 fps with a 12 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor and a wide 155° field of view.
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Osmo Action 3
A durable 4K action camera with quick mounting and strong battery performance. It remains a value-oriented DJI action choice.
General Information
BrandDJI
NameOsmo Action 3
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Product Highlights
Multiple Stabilization Modes
RockSteady 3.0, RockSteady+, HorizonBalancing, and HorizonSteady electronic stabilization help steady action footage.
Dual Touchscreens and Long Battery Life
Front and rear LCD touchscreens support easy control, while battery life reaches up to 160 minutes.
The DJI Osmo Action 3 is a 145 g 4K action camera with a 12 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor, dual touchscreens, electronic stabilization, quick mounting, and up to 160 minutes of battery life.
Media Reviews
PCMag4/5
DJI Osmo Action 3 Review | PCMag
The Osmo Action 3 is a compelling, well-performing budget alternative to GoPro that features good 4K video, effective stabilization, and useful tools for vloggers like a front-facing touch display and stereo mic.
WIRED8/10
DJI Osmo Action 3 Review: Cheaper and Nearly as Good as a GoPro | WIRED
An appealing, cost-effective alternative to GoPro, praised for its magnetic clip system, excellent battery life, and dual touchscreens, though limited by 4K resolution and average still image performance.
Tom's Guide
DJI Osmo Action 3 review | Tom's Guide
The Osmo Action 3 is a solid, more affordable action camera with a user-friendly mounting system and good video quality suitable for casual use, though it lacks the high-end capabilities of more expensive GoPro models.
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Expert Reviews
DJI Osmo Action 3 review: Now cheaper than ever | Expert Reviews
A well-priced, robust action camera offering effective stabilization and good battery life, though it falls short of premium GoPro models in image quality and low-light performance.
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 160 shots | shots |
| Body Type | action camera | |
| Connectivity Options | Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth (BLE 5.0), USB-C, HDMI | |
| Display Type And Size | Front LCD touchscreen: 1.4 in (320×320); Rear LCD touchscreen: 2.25 in (360×640) | inches |
| Image Stabilization | Electronic image stabilization (EIS): RockSteady 3.0 / RockSteady+ / HorizonBalancing / HorizonSteady | |
| Iso Range | Photo: 100-12800; Video: 100-12800 | |
| Lens Type | Fixed lens (FOV: 155°, aperture: f/2.8; focus range: 0.3 m to ∞) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 120 fps | fps |
| Sensor Resolution | 12 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | 1/1.7-inch CMOS | |
| Storage Support | microSD (up to 256 GB) | |
| Video Resolution | 4K | |
| Viewfinder Type | none | |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | |
| Weight | 145 g | g |
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