Review · Action Camera
DJI Osmo Action 6
1/1.1" sensor · $369–$439 · Variable f/2.0–f/4.0 aperture
9.0
Our score
Editor's Choice
The first action camera with a variable aperture — and the new low-light leader in the category, GoPro and Insta360 included.
PRODUCT SHOT — 4:3
Pros
+First variable f/2.0–f/4.0 aperture in an action cam
+1/1.1" sensor with 13.5 stops of dynamic range
+SuperNight mode for clean low-light 4K/60
+~4-hour battery life with fast USB-C charging
Cons
−No first-party U.S. retail presence for DJI cameras
−GoPro's HyperSmooth still edges it out on extreme high-frequency vibration
−Insta360's Leica-tuned Ace Pro 2 remains close on absolute low-light noise
−Extra batteries and mounts add up past the $369 base price
Full specifications
Sensor1/1.1" CMOS, 13.5 stops dynamic range
ApertureVariable f/2.0–f/4.0 (first in an action camera)
Max video4K/120p (4:3) + 8K capture mode
Low-light modeSuperNight — clean 4K/60p in the dark
Battery1,950mAh, ~4 hours, 18-min USB-C fast charge to 80%
Price$369 (Standard) / $439 (bundle)
How it compares
This Camera
GoPro Mission 1 Pro
Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Price
$369–$439
$699.99
$399
Sensor
1/1.1"
1" (50MP)
1/1.3" (50MP)
Aperture
Variable f/2.0–f/4.0
Fixed
Fixed
Max video
4K120 (4:3) + 8K
8K60
8K30
Dynamic range
13.5 stops
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13.5 stops