DJI Osmo Action 4 vs Osmo Action 3. Worth Upgrading?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

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[@onintheexplorer]

durability of camera is matter most 💯🇵🇭

[@tomt07]

Yesterday, I bought the Action 3 adventure pack and came home, happy with my purchase. Then I watched your video. I hadn't broken the sealed wrapper on the package, so I went straight back to the shop this morning and upgraded to the Action 4 pack. When I'm riding my bike or running, I'm going between bright daylight and shadow, and what made my mind up was the huge difference in low light performance that you show in the video. One other point I learned is that the GPS remote control only works with the Action 4. Thanks very much. I would have been really unhappy if I'd seen your video only after I'd opened the package.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

There’s nothing like that feeling of buying something and then realising that you made the wrong choice and can’t take it back, so I’m glad the video helped in time 🙌🏾

[@griponroadtrip]

Great video. It helped me in deciding to stick with my Action 3. The differences between Action 3 & Action 4 are negligible for me. Much thanks Tamara 🙂

[@IsomPhilips]

Seems to me adding sharpness & noise reduction settings would be an easy firmware update for the Action 3 and I hope DJI will do this in the future. I was really impressed with the low light footage on the Action 4 and if money was no object I would probably upgrade but for now I'm happy with the Action 3

[@leoruhland5885]

Sharpnes control on the action 3 would be trouly amazing

[@jaysonmvl]

Agree....Looking for the same on the 3

[@thewellbeingc9258]

don't forget that the physical sensor is bigger on the action 4 than 3 which helps in low light conditions (the pixel size is bigger for action 4 and it collects more light)

[@UKgamer87]

I like the daytime footage of the 3 but the night time mode of the 4 are amazing.

[@mjklein]

Agreed!

[@4wdfarm]

Yes that's where it is really much better, especially in well lit street scenes of course.

[@bisayablag]

Correct!hopefully we can get that option in firmware update soon..

[@mervyoung5397]

Agree! Looks much better on the Action 3 during daylight.

[@MultipleBob]

a real dilemma i’m facing

[@roniothm]

The lowlight comparison is really on the winning side towards Action 4. Thanks Tamara

[@walkerandwilliam]

This was a really helpful video and has swayed me towards the action 4. I find the way you present/ edit very relaxing and engaging. Small touches like the man walking past and the interaction for eg set your videos apart

[@kolkattaindia]

Good job! For Daytime action 3, night time action 4. I plan to use more of daytime, not as much for night time. Thank you. 👍👏

[@nicolasmartynov]

I love your reviews, very good presentation of material and comparison, thank you Tamara! I don't speak English well, but your speech is so clear and understandable. I'm really looking forward to the GP12 review, especially the comparison of the new HDR mode and the standard one

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks! I'm currently working on the H12 review, so it won't be long now 😊

[@buda3d2007]

Nighttime sold me on going for the Action 4 plus image clarity and being able to have more room in post with sharpening turned off is a major bonus for fine tuning output.

[@alainmichaud6747]

I got the action 3 at the beginning of the summer and I am very happy with it for my first action camera that I use on the motorcycle .. I will wait to next spring and see if I need to upgrade, I find that they put almost 2 upgrade a year maybe I will wait for action 5. I am looking at the set-up for the audio and the action 3 is ok , even under the helmet with a 3.5 micro adapter , good comparation and video .

[@Gordonbanksapp]

I upgraded to the Action 4 because Davinci Resolve 19 Beta has included the DJI DLog M to Rec 709 lut. You can assign the DJI lut immediately after importing clips into DR’s Media Library. This means very little color correction needed with reasonably well exposed video clips. The same is true with DLog M clips taken with DJI’s Mini 4 Pro. Minimal post color work from DJI products to Davinci Resolve are finally here.

[@allynated]

dang thanks for this, I was thinking the colour in action 4 can be resolved with some editing

[@cristrob]

Obrigada pelas dicas, estava pensando na edição. Acredito que editando as imagens da action 3 à noite poderia melhorar...mas como sempre é melhor começar de uma superexposição...ainda vale esta ideia?

[@Jammin6796]

i bought the action 3 a couple weeks ago.. i dont do any post processing and thats what i look for in the long run... just a great shot right out of the camera,, the 4 wasnt worth the extra 100 bucks in my opinion. and im not even going to attempt a go-pro with all the hassles that come with them nowadays.... just an fyi for anyone looking to get "any" DJI camera,, make sure your phone is running in 64bit mode as alot of newer phones may advertise 64bit processor but they downgrade the operating system to 32 bit for some reason.. motorola is notorious for this.. mimo will not install on 32bit phones.. i had to get a galaxy A14/5g with 4g ram for 80 bucks just to run this camera.. i think 4g ram is the cutoff for 32 bit OS,, but i would double check your phones with a phone info program before you buy these cameras.. 64bit processor does not always mean 64bit OS.. took me a week to figure this out with some headaches getting there,,

[@dontran5332]

Thank you for an informative comparison. I like the brighter, sharpness of the 3 in day-time but the 4 in night-time.

[@SomethingAzn]

Same, tough choice if action 4 is worth the extra just for for low light

[@dkjens0705]

You are not only a delight to look at but also to listen to. I usually tune out when someone speaks non stop but I love your English and voice. I just converted from a GoPro10 Black to an Action 4 exclusively for SCUBA diving and I love it. If I encounter a great deal on an Action 3 I will pick it up, it appears to also be a very good product and all accessories can be used on either.

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

It's odd that the Action 3 seems so much brighter in the daytime than the 4. That night scene was a huge difference though. The Action 4 looked great in low light. Not just passable, but really usable footage. I wonder if a small Ev bump up in the 4 would help in the daytime. I see that when the HDR is engaged it's closer in brightness, as in darker. I think an EV bump may be the solution. That's been my issue with the Action 2, I think it looks dark on standard settings. Will you be doing an Hero 12 comparison too?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Yeah an EV bump to +0.3 would probably do the job on an overcast day. In bright sun though it's ok at 0.

[@JustinPulitzerTrades]

@@TamaraGabrielUK Do you use the Go3 much? I've been considering getting one. I'm just really struggling with the lack of 4K, but the form factor is kind of a game changer. I have the G02, but find myself not using it because of the crappy handle controls and the need to frame it up in the iPhone every time.

[@namefinder]

Thank you this was really useful, we'll go for the action 3 as it's quite a bit cheaper than the 4 and we're not bothered about shooting at night :)

[@Felix-jo7nj]

As i was looking for action cameras, I had totally decided on another brand before i saw your video. I'm getting the action 3 after seeing this, it looks decently better for the price i was about to spend on the other camera! i've been looking at something to document hikes/dog sports/dog training that's smaller than a phone and i can dedicate storage to, this looks great! I really appreciate the comparisons being side by side and the indepth reviews of both differences.

[@pommiegranite464]

Excellent review Tamara, very informative. I still can't decide between them!

[@kan-zee]

4:24 Thank you for making this comparison video...I just received the Action 3 ....and it sucks for night vision...I have to learn how to do the settings, for better nite walks.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

No problem.

[@jannearo-koivisto5579]

At first I struggled between these two models and ended ordering action 4. After that I watched this video. Thanks Tamara, because of your video I don't have any second thoughs about my choise❤

[@medialegend]

Excellent comparison. Thank you. I don't currently have either of these action cameras but your video has made me think that the 3 is perfectly acceptable for my needs and that, apart from the low light capability, the 3 gave more pleasing results IMHO.

[@XenoX]

Wonderful breakdown and great use of putting those camera's through their paces to show off their pros and cons. Helped me settle on getting the Action 3 as my beginner vlogging camera!

[@RangerPhantomSAS]

Thank you for the comparison. The audio without the external microphones was still quitegood. It seemed to me that the 3 had a little more brightness, but slightly less quality than the 4, but the 4 was great for the lower light, night shooting.

[@THE-RIVER-RAT]

I have been using the Action 3 now for just over a year, and since the release of the Action 4 I have been looking for a comparison video like this but you're the first one I have come across. So thank you for this video made my decision easy. Which means time to spend more money. 👍👍👍

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

No problem. I’m glad it helped. Sorry for making you spend more money 😆

[@speedfinder1]

Thanks for posting. It is very helpful to have this explained in "Plain English." KZbin seems to be full of "Beginners videos" that are explained in terms only a 40 veteran cameraman from the BBC would understand! Thanks again!

[@IanTed]

I’ll stick with my 3 for now but I’m sure the 4 will improve with software upgrades, another great product from DJI👍.

[@terryshrives8322]

I just ordered the action 3 for $199 on amazon. It’s good enough for me. Thank you for the comparison.

[@FRUITSWITHROOTS]

Best review of these two cameras I’ve come across. Great content.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks ☺️

[@GreeklishOutdoors]

Great review, many thanks. After 2 years I’ve started to have memory card issues with my Osmo pocket 2 and so I’m in the market for a new camera. I can’t believe DJI made the new Osmo pocket 3 without any water resistance 🤦🏻‍♂️ Because of that I was debating on the Action 3 & 4. Your nighttime footage has just sold the 4 to me, so thanks very much. Have a great day 😊👍🏼

[@creativeliberdade]

Watched 2 of your videos today, gonna watch some more in a bit, I'm also going to subscribe. Your videos are to the point, clear, informative and very helpful. So thanks for all the effort you put into making your videos.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks ☺️

[@ellenalbrektsen8861]

Very happy I saw your review and impressed with the side-by-side comparison. I have been shopping for a short time since I crushed my GoPro. I have DJI drones and love them, so I'm looking for an action camera. From simply reading specs, I couldn't figure out what the advantages were. Now I'm confident in going with the 4. Thank you. By the way, I saw each time when it was the 3 vs the 4. Your gray jacket was washed out in the 3 and there was glare in your glasses. The 4 had richer tones even in the HDR mode of the 3. Great review!

[@p0werp0pster]

There are 3-5 creators I count for product reviews and tutorials. You are one of them. I get great value from your videos (maybe because I buy to much camera gear but that's another story). Great job, as usual. I have the Action 3 and while I would love the flexibility to shoot in low light with every cameras I have, I can wait for the Action 5. 😊

[@chimcel]

@@p0werp0pster Do you know when the action 5 will be released?

[@duffyrides]

Wow. One of the best camera review videos on KZbin. And I’ve seen a lot of! Well done ! At first I was thinking I’ll pickup the insta360 ONE RS but now I’m likely going with the action 3. Seems the ONE RS might be due for an update soon.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks ☺️

[@AmanSharma-sn8js]

Thanks for the great comparison Tamara! Just ordered my Action 4 - despite the price tag being 1.5 times Action 3, solely because I am a fan of low light fpv shooting. Thanks for clearing up my doubts, cheers :)

[@SheltonDCruz]

Excellent demonstration - thank you!

[@SailingSeaDreamofClyde]

Great video. Was going to go for the 3, but your video convinced me to pony up the extra cash for the 4. Cheers!

[@k3lvin1977]

@@SailingSeaDreamofClyde same here 👍🏼

[@FocusedHands]

Got it right. I have the action 3 and noticed the increased visual clarity of the 4

[@korbovlog]

Thanks!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks so much for this, that's really kind of you ☺

[@Cookymanx]

Excellent video! Thank you for the informative rundown and now I know which Action cam to purchase 😊

[@Nicks_Shop]

The second I saw the low light footage I was sold on the 4...

[@dave20thmay]

I have both of them, along with the mic and 3 of their drones. Really amazed at the quality of video in 4k that can soon be viewed on KZbin, without the waiting that used to be had. The closeness of the cameras in some scenes had me fooled and I got the camera 1& 2 wrong. Was only on reviewing that I realised that I'd been lulled into a rash decision. Not got around to using the D-cine and then grading. Maybe when the Grandson who is at college doing media studies comes here, we can do some tests. Love the way you do your analysis. Best Dave

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks, Dave ☺️ It seems you’re fully in the DJI ecosystem. Their products are great so I’m not surprised.

[@sercio994]

This comparison is just straight brilliant, also love your personality. Great job!

[@Garaktys]

I got the action 3 a few months ago. If it wasn't for the price hike, I would have probably upgraded straight away. The minor upgrades don't justify the higher price tag in my opinion. I'm going to wait a year or two and see what DJI offers then :) Great comparison video!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks ☺️

[@WilliamsPhotosVideos]

@@TamaraGabrielUKI’m most more likely gonna get Osmo action 3. I have the ND filters for it. Might get the 4 but I’m not sure if I need to get the filters for it as well

[@j.ramirez7865]

I wonder if DJI will eventually do more frequent updates like GoPro?

[@jessithromycin]

I love your reviews! Very detailed and good comparison. Thank you for your efforts!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks 😊

[@doodsanddudes]

I am going from the action one to the four so it should be an extra boost to my content. I have been using it as a travel vlogger and want to get the added clarity for my upcoming trip. It’s a small form factor and great to use with my dji mic thanks for the review!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Sounds great! Gonna check out your channel too.

[@doodsanddudes]

@@TamaraGabrielUK awesome thank you! I hope you enjoy our content and journeys! Started my channel on the action one and now i have added a drone and insta360.

[@Michaelmolyneux09]

Thanks for the useful and clear comparison

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

You're welcome.

[@FlowJunkie65]

Thanks for this side-by-side comparison. My assessment of how these 2 action cams compared is identical to yours. I still happily use my DJI Osmo Action 1 and for my purposes it's not given me enough reason to abandon it for an upgrade just yet. But, if/when that time comes, it'll be to the Osmo Action 4 of course. Well done. Liked and subscribed.

[@Wheels-Wheels-Wheels]

Thanks Tamara. You helped me to decide. Although preferring the 3 for it's slightly warmer and better contrast in sunlight and bright conditions, I can see that the 4 is worth the extra money for lower light conditions, and with a little more texture noticeable in a back to back test.

[@freeidaho-videos]

Xcellent comparison. Thank you!

[@juhaaavalaakso455]

I have been super happy with Action 4 Adventure Combo :) I mainly use Auto mode. It does a very good job. It is also so good in low light compared to Hero 6. A big pixels are what I always needed.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Nice! It does a great job in auto.

[@caglartunca34]

much different from standart combo?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

The Adventure Combo has two extra batteries and an extended selfie stick.

[@rsivakumar75]

That was very helpful and informative to decide for my 1st action camera. I would go for the Action 4. Thank you

[@TheManifestationMovement]

I got it right after watching the video. Action 4 seems to have a bit more dynamic range, appears slightly less exposed.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Nice! 😁

[@Opinionatedbutterfly]

Tysm for this reviewwww! This is the best one I’ve seen so far! You’ve helped me decide to just get the 3 for now

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@WildCharles]

The Daytime footage looks way better on the Action 3 and the Night on the Action 4. Sigh.. why can't one camera do it all. Have you noticed any difference on overheating during hot temperatures? I've heard the Action 3 is better with that?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

I used the Action 4 in Dubai and didn’t have any issues. I think the temperature at the time was 37 celcius.

[@DeadlyAura76]

Nice comparison. I have the 3 and was tempted to add the 4, but the difference is near on nothing. Other than the low light with the 4 which was so impressive. So I’d have to ask myself how much would I shoot in low light. It’s very impressive but I don’t think it justifies a purchase if you I already have the 3.

[@MrMick560]

Great video, I am going to watch it again later but for now have found out what I wanted to know about the low light capabilities, so looks like action 4 for me, thanks for a very good video,Mick.

[@j.w.7688]

Very well done vid! I never even heard of this cam but am now considering one simply bcuz of your review. Your ability to create, edit, and present is outstanding, to say the very least 👍👍👍👍👍

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thank you 🤩

[@karoldevops9287]

Action 3 is a clear winner ... great review!!!

[@cocob6438]

Always find your reviews very informative!😊 thanks

[@4wdfarm]

I haven't been using the normal colour mode but the 4 seems a lot better with that in your example. The new feature to pre-record/cache up to one minute is quite good I was using it to catch lightning the other evening. Audio seems noticeably better. This video does show the Action 3 is still pretty good though.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Yeah, the Action 3 is still really good. I feel like the Action 4 just has the edge.

[@ab.jalloh4165]

For me Daylight I prefer action 3 night time action 4

[@rickyg.2773]

This was super duper helpful, thank you for taking the time and making this awesome review!! Cheers!!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

My pleasure!

[@bigj3127]

In the end of this video that red brickwall behind you had quite a bit noise in action 4 but not in action 3. Thanks for the videos.

[@RandyCAstleMPM]

Great comparison, I pretty easily picked camera 2 as the Action 3. I own the 3 and the warmer color is pretty identifiable. I personally think the Daytime footage looks better on the 3 but the 4 def wins hands down in low light. I think I will wait and get the Action 5 pro. Iv learned with DJI Drones that it's better to upgrade every other Generation. Thanks for sharing , you did awesome on the edit as well. P.s. I love your hair! Pretty lady 😉

[@CraigDroneAdventures]

Really useful. Thanks for the clear comparison between the two cameras. Liked and subscribed.

[@byronabueno]

Great comparison it is what I was looking for. Thank you!

[@adam_discoveries]

very good video, thank you for giving me a preview and helping me decide which one to choose

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

You're welcome 😊

[@mervyoung5397]

Great comparison review. I'm looking at buying two DJI cameras for my motorbike (front and rear mount), and I think I'll stick to the Action 3 as I mainly ride during the day, not night time. Significantly cheaper than the Action 4 here in Australia, so I can't really justify the extra expense for those enhancements on the Action 4. Action 3 image quality pops more in daylight.

[@resonatesmedia]

Another great video. Also very helpful round up and conclusion. Just sat on the fence for a project coming up where I will need 4 action cameras. Really struggling to make the decision... Mind is now made up for the shooting scenarios I will need. Thank you 👏👏🙏

[@DigiDriftZone]

I'm amazed just how much better the Action4 is, this is as huge leap forward! - It pushed me to finally upgrade my GoPro Hero 8 :)

[@trevhome6580]

Thanks for this. It's was just what I was looking for. 🙂

[@KenJonesFlightViewMedia]

I really enjoy your videos about the Action 3 and the Action 4 cameras. I appreciate the side-by-side comparisons and your analyses of the differences. As for what I thought about the shots in the beginning of this video, I actually thought camera 2 was the Action 4, and the reason was because it produced a brighter image, although I didn't notice much of a difference in the sharpness/detail. Thanks again for the video.

[@maxziqqi]

I'd Wish you'd used it for some action recording ;) - anyone has feedback on stabilization? smoothing out the video, does it get blurry? - I want it for MTB singletrack and offroad motorcycle trips. I am DONE with Gopro.

[@KlausM81]

Thank you very much for your contribution. I like it a lot better than the German ones and you also learn a bit of English. I will probably use the Osmo 3 because it meets my needs.

[@doron.dsilva]

How does this compare to Go pro 11/12 . With regards to UI , battery life and overall reliability. ?

[@summers9218]

I am a retouch artist and found that I am leaning more towards the 3 except in low-light. All others are point to point the same.

[@travisandmissydog]

Thank you Tamara! You helped narrow my choices down!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

No problem!

[@WS_00]

Brilliant comparison. Thank you!

[@meenomie92]

Thank you for the video! It helps a lot!

[@matthewpurcell5498]

HDR mode on the 3 makes them shockingly similar! Might go with the 3 for this reason!

[@kennethmyrez]

the better video quality on the action 4 really shows

[@lujertechfashion7158]

Action 4 has more conematic view than action 3 and action 4 night video is very nice than action 3 .but they are small changes both of them for beginners action 3 is best & also it is cost effective . Mostly we need audio capturing both are same in audio performance. You can simply go for action 3. Thanks Tamara nice review 👍

[@CaptJimDavis]

A3 seems better for day time, up close shots. Distant images seems washing up on A3 and the distant images like buildings 100-200 yards behind you do seem to have more definition on A4 but then as downside up close images getting too dark. Yes I agree A4 night/Low Light shooting seems a lot better (dare I to say, it's like a night & day difference) than A3... But for those who'd be mostly doing daylight hrs filming on good sunny days and outdoors A3 seems good enough option. So I say the answer of your question which is the main theme of your video is: "It depends"... Good video though. Thanks.

[@Hkarl85]

Perfect! Just what I needed to know!

[@xaviersuarezv]

Right now im in the US, i have the action 3, and i prefer the action 3 in daylight. I'll wait to the action 5 :) thanks!!! You are the best video in youtube, i was thinking if the upgrade was neccesary just to have the 4 version.

[@MyClutteredGarage]

Thank you! Looks like no reason to upgrade from the 3 to the 4 for me!

[@heideluciano4905]

Thank you for the advice. I’m a novice to video editing or recording but I started traveling and hope I can capture my travels well

[@BradShultz-w3u]

Insomenia i conjecture at 2: 47 in the am watching this review. Very glad i got the DJI Action 4... camera... very happy

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

😊

[@fabiovillelaoficial]

Hello Tamara. Did a firmware update fix the Action 4 heating problem? I honestly thought that the images from the Action 4 were slightly underexposed in relation to the Action 3 but this must be due to the better HDR on the Action 4. The sky seems more "blown out" on the Action 3. I would stay with the Action 3 until then. I like sharpness (not that aggressive sharpness) but of course, having full control over the settings is always much better as we are not tied to the internal settings that the manufacturer defined for us. If DJI has fixed the Action 4's heating issue, it's the way to go.

[@SERGIOCANCUNPHOTO]

Loved your Video!!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thank you ☺️

[@fabiovillelaoficial]

Great review Tamara... on the Action 3 is there the possibility of connecting an external mic without having to use the usb-c port as you did in another video on the Action 4? On the Action 3, can we record separate audio between internal and external mics like you did on the Action 4? I'm wanting to buy one of the two and use it with the Mic BOYA V20... and finally, they say that the battery life on the Action 4 is shorter and it heats up more... did you feel that?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Thanks! With the Action 3 you need a RX to use external mics. In terms of shorter battery life on the Action 4 it’s been the opposite for me. No real issues with heating for me, but this depends on so many variables so people will have different experiences.

[@mikeveranoudis]

This was a helpful video !! In this review have you any problems with overheating problems in both cameras?

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

I haven’t had any overheating issues but it’s not really hot in England. But even when I was in Dubai I didn’t get any overheating issues. It’ll differ for different people based on how it gets used though.

[@TheJosephayal]

i bought the action 3 with bunch of accesories for just $200, i'm pretty happy with it

[@TheAntibozo]

Excellent video, and super useful. Thanks!

[@TeamTennisfr]

Hi. Thank you. You don't talk about the webcam mode. I wonder what is the max resolution for both cam in webcam mode ?

[@dogatadisco]

Thanks so much for a great comparison vid; I was left pretty cold at 4's spec upgrade going by the DJI website alone, so I appreciate you bringing those differences to life! I actually think I preferred the look of 3's daytime shots in ur vid but the low light improvements really are pushing me in 4's direction!! Although kinda bummed that I'm even entertaining the prospect given that I only became a 3 owner a couple of months ago before losing the b*****d within weeks!!! Maybe I'll hold out for the 5 and pray to god it's geo-taggable 😅🙏 #idontdeservenicethings

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

Haha! Sorry you lost the 3 though. The 4 is great, still loving mine.

[@londonteecher]

Really useful low light comparison - thanks.

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

You’re welcome

[@airbian]

Great comparison video, thanks for the effort!

[@TamaraGabrielUK]

No problem 😊

[@anthonyg87]

Whats your opinion to buy? Action 3 or Action 4? If you dont own one at the moment?. 3 is cheaper of course but 4 is newer.