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
Released Nov 2025
DJI
Osmo Nano
Ultra-compact modular action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 35MP stills, 4K 60p video, 4K 120fps slow motion, and a Multifunctional Vision Dock.
$299
Released Sep 2025
Osmo Action 6 is 3 months newer.
Wins
Osmo Action 6
Wins
Osmo Nano
5 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Nano has lower Weight (52 g vs 149 g)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 × 28 mm
52 g (0.11 lb / 1.83 oz)
Osmo Action 6 is 16mm wider, 18mm taller, and 5mm thicker than Osmo Nano.
Osmo Action 6 is 97 g heavier than Osmo Nano.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 6 · 28mm Osmo Nano
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 6
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — 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
Resolution
38 MP vs 35 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Nano
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 57.3, 29.5, 28
Weight
52 g vs 149 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
Osmo Nano
Pros
- ✓52g camera body
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K 120fps slow motion
- ✓10m waterproof camera body
Cons
- –Dock is only IPX4
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Smaller battery in camera body
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Osmo Action 6 or Osmo Nano?
Osmo Action 6 scores 6.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Nano — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Nano?
Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP and Osmo Nano is 35 MP, so the Osmo Action 6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Nano have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 6 does not have IBIS, while osmo Nano does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 6 or the Osmo Nano?
Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic. Osmo Nano reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Nano?
Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g and Osmo Nano weighs 52 g, so the Osmo Nano is 97 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Nano record 4K video?
Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Nano: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Nano weather sealed?
Osmo Action 6: Yes. Osmo Nano: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 6 and 640 shots for the Osmo Nano, giving the Osmo Nano the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 6 launched at $379 and Osmo Nano at $299. The Osmo Nano is $80 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.