DJI Osmo Action 4 Review

A detailed look at the new DJI Osmo Action 4 action camera. Is the DJI Action 4 the best action camera of 2024?

[@backinhistory9]

The bad side of the camera is the fact that it has no provision for speakers and for this reason, the camera picks everything damn sound or noise into the video. I just got Action 4 and this is why I am putting it away in my museum soon.

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I haven’t really experienced that problem but I will try to monitor that. In the video, I did a lot of shooting at the beach where there was noise from the water and people around and it seemed to do well. Thank you so much for the comment and for watching.

[@xoxoxoxoxox.]

Action 4 🏆 ! Loved your video!

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks so much for watching! I appreciate the comment.

[@whowhatwhenwherewhynow]

I'm not even in the market for an action camera anymore but I do love your review style

[@HeHasTheCamera]

I very much appreciate you returning and watching!

[@GregBoswell428]

Great video! Makes me wis I had pulled the trigger on this

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks so much for watching. Not sure on pricing on the Action 3 but if it’s noticeably cheaper, that might be the way to go, it’s still really good.

[@GregBoswell428]

@@HeHasTheCamera I’m perusing their site now. I have the Pocket 4 and haven’t really used it for what I thought I would as much. The ruggedness and straight out of box capabilities on the A3 & A4 are appealing. Great colors and picture

[@HeHasTheCamera]

@@GregBoswell428 100% same for me. I don't want to change anything. I just want simple and no editing after.

[@dancreatortv5359]

i love this camera

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks for watching!

[@user-jm2th3yu5t]

❤

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Thanks for watching!!

[@mnemonth]

Another fine review video: well-paced, comprehensive but succinct and the photography is nicely composed. It probably doesn't hurt that most of the settings are familiar (the 91/15 interchange reminds me how little I miss that daily commute). I'm just about sold on this camera. One question, though: How does the image stabilization hold up when the camera is mounted on a bicycle, and how does that compare to something like the GoPro? Thanks. liked and subscribed

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Bicycle or mountain bike? If you’re talking about a road bike, you’re not going to notice any difference whatsoever. I absolutely love this camera and both the Action 3 and Action 4 have been by go to device. However, I will say when mountain biking I take the GoPro and I do feel the stabilization is a bit better in really rough terrain. However the DJI is right there. Thanks for watching!

[@mnemonth]

@@HeHasTheCamera Thanks for your response. From everything I've read and seen, it does appear that this camera is technically the best option among currently available action cameras. The fly in the ointment for me is, if I understand correctly, the absolute requirement to install the DJI app on a compatible cellphone. It is difficult to see a rational reason for that aside from DJI's self-interest; certainly not that of the consumer. (I believe GoPro has a similar requirement?) Also, to flirt with paranoia, DJI is among the targets in a proposed US ban on Chinese devices (specifically: their line of drones), the DJI app was removed from the Google Play store presumably for failure to comply with the TOS, and the broad concerns related to security when installing un-vetted apps from the PRC. I'm flipping mental coins regarding any purchase.

[@mnemonth]

@@HeHasTheCamera Thanks for your response. From everything I've read and seen, it does appear that this camera is technically the best option among currently available action cameras. The fly in the ointment for me is, if I understand correctly, the absolute requirement to install the DJI app on a compatible cellphone. It is difficult to see a rational reason for that aside from DJI's self-interest; certainly not that of the consumer. (I believe GoPro has a similar requirement?) Also, to flirt with paranoia, DJI is among the targets in a proposed US ban on Chinese devices (specifically: their line of drones), the DJI app was removed from the Google Play store presumably for failure to comply with Google's TOS, and there are broad concerns related to security when installing un-vetted apps from the PRC. I'm flipping mental coins regarding any purchase.

[@mnemonth]

@@HeHasTheCamera ​Thanks for your response. It looks as if my reply from three weeks ago was never posted. I'll try a heavily condensed version: From everything I've read and seen, the DJI Osmo Action 4 does appear to be technically the best overall option. What I'm having difficulty accepting is, if I understand correctly, the absolute requirement to install the DJI app on a compatible cellphone to activate and, presumably, update the device. DJI is in the news regarding the future of some of its products in the US market and the camera app was removed from the Android store. Thoughts? (My application is road biking and hiking.)

[@Mrcrazy12383]

Price of oa4 in usa 🇺🇸 and from india 🇮🇳 ❤

[@jayartdesign4903]

what amount of EV you used here?

[@HeHasTheCamera]

Everything in the video was on “Auto.” Beginning to end. With GoPro I put EV down a little. Action 3 / 4 all auto all the time.