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Osmo Action 4

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

$299

Launch price

Released Aug 2023

vs
Edge Pro

Xtra

Edge Pro

Flagship action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K/120fps in 4:3, Night View mode, 32× slow motion, 20m waterproof, and 230-min cold-resistant battery.

$299

Launch price

Released Oct 2025

Edge Pro is 2.2 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

Osmo Action 4

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

6categories

Edge Pro

Sports & ActionTravel

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 4 wins 0 categories·Edge Pro wins 5 categories
  • BEdge Pro has higher Resolution (40 MP vs 10 MP)
  • BEdge Pro has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
  • BEdge Pro has higher Battery runtime (230 min vs 160 min)
  • BEdge Pro has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 6 stops)
  • BEdge Pro has higher Waterproof depth (20 m vs 18 m)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Action 4Edge Pro
Resolution10 MP40 MP
Sensor1/1.3-inch1/1.3"-Type
ISO max12,80051,200
Burst15 fps
4K120 fps120 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight145 g147 g
Battery640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 4

71 × 44 × 33 mm

145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Edge Pro front view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 × 33 mm

147 g (0.32 lb / 5.19 oz)

Osmo Action 4 and Edge Pro share virtually identical body dimensions.

Osmo Action 4 is 2 g lighter than Edge Pro.

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

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Osmo Action 4

71 × 44 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro back view

Edge Pro

71 × 44 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Osmo Action 4

71 × 33 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Edge Pro top view

Edge Pro

71 × 33 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Action 4Edge Pro
Portrait
1.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
1.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Travel
7.0Good✓ wins
6.0Good
Wildlife
4.5Fair✓ wins
4.0Fair
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 4

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady

  • Weight

    145 g vs 147 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Edge Pro

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds MotionMaster, TiltGuard, 360 Lock

  • Resolution

    40 MP vs 10 MP — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds AVC, H.265

  • Battery runtime

    230 min vs 160 min — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better

  • Waterproof depth

    20 m vs 18 m — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 100
  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 120 fps
  • 1080p max frame rateBoth 240 fps
  • Weather sealingBoth support weather sealing
  • Card slotsBoth 1

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

Edge Pro

Pros

  • 4K/120fps 4:3 + 13.5 stops DR
  • 4K/60fps Night View AI mode
  • 20m waterproof (no case)
  • 230 min battery; –20 °C rated

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Night View limited to 8-bit
  • Larger/heavier than Edge

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Action 4
Edge Pro
Resolution
10 MP
40 MP4× more
Sensor type
1/1.3-inch CMOS
CMOS
Sensor size
1/1.3-inch
1/1.3"-Type
AA filter
No
Osmo Action 4
Edge Pro
Aperture
f/2.8
2.8
Field of view
155 °
155 °
Osmo Action 4
Edge Pro
Processor
Image processor
Xtra AI processor with color temperature sensor
Osmo Action 4
Edge Pro
ISO min (native)
100
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
51,200+2 stops
ISO max (expanded)
12,800
12,800
Osmo Action 4
Edge Pro
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Osmo Action 4 or Edge Pro?

Edge Pro scores 10.0/10 versus 8.5/10 for Osmo Action 4 — Pre-Capture records before you press shutter.

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

Osmo Action 4 is 10 MP and Edge Pro is 40 MP, so the Edge Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 4 and Edge Pro?

Osmo Action 4 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Edge Pro does not have IBIS.

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

Osmo Action 4 weighs 145 g and Edge Pro weighs 147 g, so the Osmo Action 4 is 2 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Action 4 and Edge Pro record 4K video?

Osmo Action 4: 4K up to 120p. Edge Pro: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo Action 4 and Edge Pro weather sealed?

Osmo Action 4: Yes. Edge Pro: Yes.

Which has better battery runtime?

Osmo Action 4 is rated for about 160 minutes of continuous recording and Edge Pro for about 230 minutes, giving the Edge Pro the edge.

How much does each cost?

Both launched at $299.

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

Product images courtesy of DJI and Xtra press materials.