I have no plans to buy one ,but I knew that if I watched your video, I might be tempted! As always, a model of clarity, balance, excellent "standard" samples, and no greater length that the subject warrants. Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video, I felt that most of the videos I watched except this was over-sharpened for my liking and I was hesitant to order one. Now I think I'll take the leap. I have the OG osmo action and it has been amazing using it.
You're welcome! Sharpness settings were added just a couple of days before the release, so I guess that not everybody was willing to reshoot the samples.
Could you consider doing a comparison between the Osmo Action 4 vs One RS 1-Inch Edition? Curious to see how they compare. I wonder if the larger sensor will still outperform the Action 4 even if it is slightly older.
Hi. Thank you for another great review. May I ask how is the audio when you compare it with DJI Pocket2, especially when you are talking from behind the camera and not from the front? Also your general comparison with Pocket2 would be nice to hear, especially in terms of image and audio quality. Thanks :)
This is an excellent review and just as good action cam too. Last year I was looking for my first action cam but ultimately went for Insta360 x3 instead. This year Action 4 finally landed in my hands and it is a little wonder of a cam for so many everyday use cases.
I am tempted to buy it. But also in my experience DJI video files tend to be huge, compared to GoPro and Sony mirrorless video files. I wish someone would do a comparison. This looks great for low light and usability. But GoPro has the advantage of shooting 5.3K which allows extrapolate high resolution still photos. I had a video frame of a shark recently printed full page width on a newspaper. If I had taken it at 4K the still frame resolution would have been much lower. No one seems to mention the file size. It is an important aspect when traveling.
Brilliant thanks so much. This could well be the action camera that has me convinced to upgrade from my totally awesome Osmo Action 1 and 2 years of daily use. The sensor size and mics are drawing me in
Just got my camera in today. I was messing with the sharpness settings that looks different than what you have shown. It has +2 all the way down to -2 and the default is zero. What’s your opinion on a good setting based on that? Lastly, what does noise reduction do? Thanks in advance.
Great job on the video! Any idea if the UVC webcam mode offers stabilization? They added UVC support to the previous model, but in that mode it doesn't do stabilization. It would be needed in situations like being the camera in an IRL streaming backpack setup.
@@davidedmunds totally agree, I’m self employed working in the woods, and keep taking the hit when costs go up, some of our craft sale items have been seriously affected this year.
Enough definite a relative term, so I can't answer that. There definitely is a loss of detail as you can see in the video, but I think that it is usable.
@davidedmunds An important detail is that it doesn't go to sleep after 5 minutes, it shuts down. There would have to be constant bluetooth connection even when the camera is "powered off" to make it able to be turned on by the remote control. That would destroy the batteries over time, so I think that it wouldn't be wise to do it that way. Power off time can be extended to 30 minutes, so I recommend doing that if you want to take long pauses between the clips. Edit: There actually is a setting in the camera that allows the remote control to wake up the camera within 30 minutes.
@@TheHybridShooter no intention on running it down. I am sure it’s way better in some respects. But it’s not a let’s spend now upgrade from 3 to 4. Maybe from 1 or 2 or from a different vendor to v4 for sure.
@@benlambert8481 Most of these small CMOS sensors are BSI nowadays, I haven't seen it stated with any action camera so far. It doesn't matter whether it is BSI or not as long as it performs, which it does. There is low light enhancement mode.
As long as DJI is not able to support a certain range of software version of smartphones, and let customers standing in the rain with older version i will never buy any product from them. Using my smartphone as a dongle for their products is a no-go. !!!
Nice review! However, until DJI wakes up and releases custom firmware to unlock more features in the same vein as GoPro did with GoPro Labs, they will continue to lag further and further behind. Compared to a _stock_ GoPro 11, the DJI Action 4 is barely competitive in a few aspects. But compared to GoPro Labs, it's not even close.
Nonsense, it is more than competitive and it beats GoPro in a lot of aspects. GoPro labs features are extremely niche, vast majority of GoPro users don't even know that they exist. They are not very direct competitors due to the difference in the FoV.
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This might be the best action camera so far. Thanks for the review 😊
DJI should start to make mirrorless cameras to make Sony be more serious about their customers.
I certainly wouldn't mind that.
ever heard of hasselblad?
@@matteskyfilm293 Not what we are looking for.
@@matteskyfilm293 technically mirrorless, so you're right lol
Imagine the glory of bringing some of that ronin 4d tech to a compact camera.
Without doubt the best review of action 4. Lots of good information and honest opinions
Thank you!
I have no plans to buy one ,but I knew that if I watched your video, I might be tempted! As always, a model of clarity, balance, excellent "standard" samples, and no greater length that the subject warrants. Thanks!
My pleasure, thank you for watching!
Excellent video! Quick, informative, great samples. Thanks. :)
Thank you, I'm glad that you like it!
As always a good descriptive and useful review, thank you for taking the time to present this and look forward to further reviews with the Action 4
Thank you!
Excellent upload as always...perfect balance of info and video/images without the fluff...nice job and best wishes from Scotland! :)
Thank you, I appreciate your feedback!
Thank you so much for this video, I felt that most of the videos I watched except this was over-sharpened for my liking and I was hesitant to order one. Now I think I'll take the leap. I have the OG osmo action and it has been amazing using it.
You're welcome! Sharpness settings were added just a couple of days before the release, so I guess that not everybody was willing to reshoot the samples.
Aewsome review as always. Very helpful!
Another helpful review, thanks!
You're welcome, thank you for watching!
Could you consider doing a comparison between the Osmo Action 4 vs One RS 1-Inch Edition? Curious to see how they compare. I wonder if the larger sensor will still outperform the Action 4 even if it is slightly older.
Beautiful video. What settings did you use to film this? Also, do you know if the action 4 powers off when on external power? I hope not.
Hi. Thank you for another great review. May I ask how is the audio when you compare it with DJI Pocket2, especially when you are talking from behind the camera and not from the front? Also your general comparison with Pocket2 would be nice to hear, especially in terms of image and audio quality. Thanks :)
You're welcome! Unfortunately, I can't answer that at the moment, maybe I will make a comparison later on.
@@TheHybridShooter Ok nevadi, diky aj tak :)
i just bought the oa4, tnx to all the reviews of the youtubers 😅
This is an excellent review and just as good action cam too. Last year I was looking for my first action cam but ultimately went for Insta360 x3 instead. This year Action 4 finally landed in my hands and it is a little wonder of a cam for so many everyday use cases.
Thank you!
Any idea if there will be a DJI Pocket 3 this year?
No idea, but I hope so.
Seems like a big improvement. I have an Action 2 and I haven't any problem with the camera but the Action 4 could be a good upgrade
No more focus issue???
It is answered in the video.
seems like it's the best action camera right now...no news about a new dji pocket 3 ?
Even if I knew, I wouldn’t be allowed to say, but at this point, I can say that I don’t know anything about Pocket 3
@@TheHybridShooter thx
The Osmo 3 produced only huge 4k files that were too large, is there a compromise in the v4?
I am tempted to buy it. But also in my experience DJI video files tend to be huge, compared to GoPro and Sony mirrorless video files. I wish someone would do a comparison. This looks great for low light and usability. But GoPro has the advantage of shooting 5.3K which allows extrapolate high resolution still photos. I had a video frame of a shark recently printed full page width on a newspaper. If I had taken it at 4K the still frame resolution would have been much lower. No one seems to mention the file size. It is an important aspect when traveling.
Ps have you compared the file size from the Action 3 with a GoPro?
I hope DJI release the Pocket 3 this year.
So do I.
Brilliant thanks so much. This could well be the action camera that has me convinced to upgrade from my totally awesome Osmo Action 1 and 2 years of daily use. The sensor size and mics are drawing me in
My pleasure!
Finally my dream sport camera has been released
Just got my camera in today. I was messing with the sharpness settings that looks different than what you have shown. It has +2 all the way down to -2 and the default is zero. What’s your opinion on a good setting based on that? Lastly, what does noise reduction do? Thanks in advance.
Yes, it has changed after the release, but I wasn't able to test it yes, so I can't answer that at the moment.
@@TheHybridShooter maybe now? thanks
@@wio2189 I use -2, it looks the best IMO.
@@TheHybridShooter Thanks man!
Does anyone know of a discreet way to chest mount this like the Action 2?
Action 4 is much larger than the Action 2, so no.
@@TheHybridShooter I just need a big magnet that allows me to slap this thing on my chest. I don’t care if it’s large. 😂
You can use a normal chest mount.
Great job on the video! Any idea if the UVC webcam mode offers stabilization? They added UVC support to the previous model, but in that mode it doesn't do stabilization. It would be needed in situations like being the camera in an IRL streaming backpack setup.
Just bought action 4 waiting for arrival! Just curious...is it better low light than pocket 2 now?
No, Pocket 2 has much wider aperture, it will probably never be beaten by an action camera in terms of the lo light.
@@TheHybridShooter so assuming same video quality as iPhone 14 Pro max
@@TheHybridShooter I'm using Samsung S22 Ultra.
No, it produces very different type of footage that both.
@@TheHybridShooter Hello, I have the Pocket 1. Is the Action 4 will perform better in low light than Pocket 1?
It better then GoPro 12?
A moment of silence for those who bought the Dji Action 3 recently. 😅
This is why I always search for the leaks. I knew about it few weeks ago.
I almost made that mistake lol
I knew about this and was waiting to see if I could get the 3 on special price but honestly I think I may jump to the 4
@@davidedmunds I’ll have to sell something I recon, £500 is a lot of money for me. My action 1 cost me £180 3 years ago.
@@davidedmunds totally agree, I’m self employed working in the woods, and keep taking the hit when costs go up, some of our craft sale items have been seriously affected this year.
@@davidedmunds good plan of action. Let’s update the Etsy shop.
Does have any voice command?
Yes
I am in doubt about buying the Action 3 or the Action 4 but the latter has heating problems. I would like to know your opinion. thanks
Neither has overheating issues unless you leave it in direct sunlight. If you can, get the 4.
@@TheHybridShooter thanks
I just bought action3 this year luckily they released the action4...😅😂😢
Nice video. You covered all the bases.
Is the standard dewarp mode still enough definite or is some interpolation visible due the crop?
Enough definite a relative term, so I can't answer that. There definitely is a loss of detail as you can see in the video, but I think that it is usable.
@@TheHybridShooter thanks for your opinion!
good cam
lucky i didnt pull the trigger last week, lmao
but still NO remote, main reason I sold switched to GO PRO. How the F is it possible that they don't have a remote ??
Wrong. GPS Remote control for Osmo Action 4 IS available.
@davidedmunds Do you have any source for that information? I don't think that it is correct.
@davidedmunds An important detail is that it doesn't go to sleep after 5 minutes, it shuts down. There would have to be constant bluetooth connection even when the camera is "powered off" to make it able to be turned on by the remote control. That would destroy the batteries over time, so I think that it wouldn't be wise to do it that way.
Power off time can be extended to 30 minutes, so I recommend doing that if you want to take long pauses between the clips.
Edit: There actually is a setting in the camera that allows the remote control to wake up the camera within 30 minutes.
Marginal gains to the brilliant 3, quite happy with my 3 for moto vlogging…it’ll be a bargain soon.
Not at all, to be honest. The overall difference is pretty huge, OA4 is worth the extra price.
I like my Action3 so the 4 should be a buy. BUT its more expensive so do the 3 there is only a bit of improvement but for 100 more...hmmmm
It is actually a very big improvement.
@@TheHybridShooter no intention on running it down. I am sure it’s way better in some respects. But it’s not a let’s spend now upgrade from 3 to 4. Maybe from 1 or 2 or from a different vendor to v4 for sure.
It actually is well worth upgrading from OA3, the output from OA4 is much better + there are other significant improvements.
I guess it still cannot do external power and microphone at the same time...
I think the differences are more or less minor. I am excited more for a pocket 3.
I strongly disagree, some of the upgrades make a huge differences. Sharpness settings alone are worth the upgrade.
How are you so fast lol
They all have it scheduled to publish right after DJI's official announcement.
From what I've seen it doens't have a BSI sensor like the Air 3 which is disapointing....
What do you mean by "from what I have seen"?
@@TheHybridShooter The spec sheet and many youtube videos. Does it have dedicated night mode?
@@benlambert8481 Most of these small CMOS sensors are BSI nowadays, I haven't seen it stated with any action camera so far. It doesn't matter whether it is BSI or not as long as it performs, which it does. There is low light enhancement mode.
@@TheHybridShooter I didn't say it didn't perform, I said it's not be stated if it is BSI or not... wow chill out!
@@benlambert8481 I didn't say that you said that it doesn't perform, so I don't think that I am the one who needs to chill out :)
As long as DJI is not able to support a certain range of software version of smartphones, and let customers standing in the rain with older version i will never buy any product from them. Using my smartphone as a dongle for their products is a no-go. !!!
Could you be more specific?
Nice review! However, until DJI wakes up and releases custom firmware to unlock more features in the same vein as GoPro did with GoPro Labs, they will continue to lag further and further behind. Compared to a _stock_ GoPro 11, the DJI Action 4 is barely competitive in a few aspects. But compared to GoPro Labs, it's not even close.
Nonsense, it is more than competitive and it beats GoPro in a lot of aspects. GoPro labs features are extremely niche, vast majority of GoPro users don't even know that they exist. They are not very direct competitors due to the difference in the FoV.