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
DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Osmo Pocket 4 is 5 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 6
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
7 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Action 6 has lower Weight (149 g vs 190.5 g)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Osmo Action 6 is 97mm shorter and 11mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4 but it is also 39mm wider.
Osmo Action 6 is 42 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 6 · 44mm Osmo Pocket 4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Action 6
73 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
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
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady 3.0, RockSteady 3.0+, HorizonBalancing…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Action 6 supports it
Weight
149 g vs 190.5 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
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 Pocket 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Action 6 or Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 6 scores 8.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 149g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP and Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP, so the Osmo Action 6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 6 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 6 or the Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the Osmo Action 6 is 42 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 6: Yes. Osmo Pocket 4: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Action 6 is rated for about 240 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 4 for about 240 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 6 launched at $379 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The Osmo Action 6 is $120 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.