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
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Ace Pro
Leica co-engineered action cam with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K120, flip touchscreen, and FlowState stabilization.
$399
Released Nov 2023
Osmo Action 6 is 2 years newer.
Wins
Osmo Action 6
Wins
Ace Pro
6 categories tied
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TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 15 fps)
- BAce Pro has higher Resolution (48 MP vs 38 MP)
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)
Ace Pro
72 × 52 × 39 mm
179.8 g (0.40 lb / 6.34 oz)
Osmo Action 6 is 5mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Ace Pro but it is also 1mm wider.
Osmo Action 6 is 31 g lighter than Ace Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 6 · 39mm Ace Pro
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
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 6,400 — 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
Weight
149 g vs 179.8 g — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro
Codecs
Adds H.264, H.265
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.15, 38.5
Resolution
48 MP vs 38 MP — 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 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
Ace Pro
Pros
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K120 slow-mo
- ✓Leica color science
- ✓Flip touchscreen
Cons
- –Superseded by Ace Pro 2
- –No 8K
- –Fixed lens
Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Action 6 or Ace Pro?
Osmo Action 6 scores 6.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for Ace Pro — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Ace Pro?
Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP and Ace Pro is 48 MP, so the Ace Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Ace Pro have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 6 does not have IBIS, while ace Pro does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 6 or the Ace Pro?
Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic. Ace Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Ace Pro?
Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g and Ace Pro weighs 179.8 g, so the Osmo Action 6 is 31 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Ace Pro record 4K video?
Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Ace Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Action 6 and Ace Pro weather sealed?
Osmo Action 6: Yes. Ace Pro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 6 and 640 shots for the Ace Pro, giving the Ace Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 6 launched at $379 and Ace Pro at $399. The Osmo Action 6 is $20 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.