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DJI

Osmo Action 4

1/1.3-inch sensor action camera with 10-bit D-Log M and strong stabilization.

$299

Released Aug 2023

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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

Released Nov 2025

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Osmo Action 6 is 2.3 years newer.

Wins

1categories

Osmo Action 4

★ Travel

Wins

6categories

Osmo Action 6

★ Travel★ Wildlife

6 categories tied

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TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 4 wins 0 categories·Osmo Action 6 wins 5 categories
  • BOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
  • BOsmo Action 6 has higher Resolution (38 MP vs 10 MP)
  • BOsmo Action 6 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
  • BOsmo Action 6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
  • BOsmo Action 6 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Action 4Osmo Action 6
Resolution10 MP38 MP
Sensor1/1.3-inch1/1.1 inch
ISO max12,80051,200
Burst15 fps20 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight145 g149 g
Battery640 shots640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 4

71 × 44 × 33 mm

145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

Osmo Action 6

73 × 47 × 33 mm

149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

Osmo Action 4 is 2mm narrower and 3mm shorter than Osmo Action 6.

Osmo Action 4 is 4 g lighter than Osmo Action 6.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 4 · 33mm Osmo Action 6

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Action 4Osmo Action 6
Portrait
1.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.0Fair
5.0Fair
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair
6.0Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.5Limited
3.5Limited✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Wildlife
4.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

  • 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 10 MP — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • Burst (mechanical)

    8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 6 stops — 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
  • ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
  • ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
  • ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Osmo Action 4

Pros

  • ✓10-bit D-Log M
  • ✓Good low light for action cam
  • ✓Affordable

Cons

  • –Superseded by Action 5 Pro
  • –Fixed 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

Full specifications

✓ = category winner

Osmo Action 4
Osmo Action 6
Resolution
10 MP
38 MP✓3.8× more
Sensor type
1/1.3-inch CMOS
1/1.1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
1/1.3-inch
1/1.1 inch
Osmo Action 4
Osmo Action 6
AF system
Fixed focus
Fixed focus
AF points / zones
0
0
Eye AF
No
No
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
Osmo Action 4
Osmo Action 6
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
8 fps✓+33%
Burst (electronic)
15 fps
20 fps✓+33%
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
60 frames
120 frames✓2× more
Osmo Action 4
Osmo Action 6
Max resolution
4K
8K
4K max frame rate
120 fps
120 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
D-Log M / standard profiles
D-Log M / standard profiles
Codecs
H.264, HEVC
HEVC
Osmo Action 4
Osmo Action 6
Weight
145 g✓−4 g less
149 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8 mm
72.8 × 47.2 × 33.1 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Action 4 or Osmo Action 6?

Osmo Action 6 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Action 4 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 4 and Osmo Action 6?

Osmo Action 4 is 10 MP and Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP, so the Osmo Action 6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo Action 4 and Osmo Action 6 have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo Action 4 does not have IBIS, while osmo Action 6 does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 4 or the Osmo Action 6?

Osmo Action 4 reaches 15 fps electronic. Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 4 and Osmo Action 6?

Osmo Action 4 weighs 145 g and Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g, so the Osmo Action 4 is 4 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Action 4 and Osmo Action 6 record 4K video?

Osmo Action 4: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo Action 4 and Osmo Action 6 weather sealed?

Osmo Action 4: Yes. Osmo Action 6: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 4 and 640 shots for the Osmo Action 6, giving the Osmo Action 6 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Action 4 launched at $299 and Osmo Action 6 at $379. The Osmo Action 4 is $80 less.

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.