DJI
Osmo Action 3
Rugged 1/1.7-inch action camera with 4K 120p, dual touchscreens, RockSteady stabilization, and 16m waterproofing without a case.
$329
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
DJI
Osmo Action 6
Flagship DJI action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, variable f/2.0-f/4.0 lens, 8K 30p video, 4K 120p, 38MP stills, and 20m waterproofing.
$379
Launch priceReleased Nov 2025
Osmo Action 6 is 3.2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 3
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Osmo Action 6
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BOsmo Action 6 has higher Resolution (38 MP vs 12 MP)
- BOsmo Action 6 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BOsmo Action 6 has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 160 min)
- BOsmo Action 6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOsmo Action 3
71 × 44 × 33 mm
145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
Osmo Action 3 is 2mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Osmo Action 6.
Osmo Action 3 is 4 g lighter than Osmo Action 6.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 3 · 33mm Osmo Action 6
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 3
71 × 44 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Action 3
71 × 33 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Action 6
73 × 33 mm
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Codecs
Adds H.264
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady
Weight
145 g vs 149 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Resolution
38 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, RockSteady 3.0+
Battery runtime
240 min vs 160 min — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Action 3
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Dual touchscreens
- ✓16m waterproof without case
- ✓RockSteady and HorizonSteady
Cons
- –Older than Action 4/5 Pro
- –Small action-cam sensor
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
Osmo Action 6
Pros
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor
- ✓Variable f/2.0-f/4.0 aperture
- ✓20m waterproof without case
Cons
- –8K has mode limitations
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Small sensor vs compact cameras
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Action 3 or Osmo Action 6?
Osmo Action 6 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Action 3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Action 6?
Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP and Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP, so the Osmo Action 6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Action 6?
Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Action 6 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 3 or the Osmo Action 6?
Osmo Action 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Action 6?
Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g and Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 4 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Action 6 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Action 6 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 3: Yes. Osmo Action 6: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Action 3 is rated for about 160 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Action 6 for about 240 minutes, giving the Osmo Action 6 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 3 launched at $329 and Osmo Action 6 at $379. The Osmo Action 3 is $50 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.