DJI Osmo Action 6 review

The Osmo Action 6 brings two features new to DJI action cameras: a 1/1.1 inch square sensor and a variable aperture from f/2.0 to f/4.0. The square sensor lets you shoot 4K custom footage at 3840 by 3840 and crop for wide or vertical later, and DJI lists 4K at up to 120 fps, 8K at up to 30 fps and roughly 38 MP stills. It is waterproof to 20 m with no case and 60 m with the dive case, which is the deepest bare rating on this list. DJI rates the 1950 mAh battery at 240 minutes of 1080p24 recording and the camera for use down to minus 20 C, which suits ski and winter rides. RockSteady 3.0 and HorizonSteady handle stabilization, and 64 GB of internal storage, 50 GB usable, backs up the microSD slot. Two bright touchscreens help with selfies. We could not confirm a US price from our location.

Who it is for

Divers, winter riders and anyone shooting in low light who wants the largest sensor and deepest bare waterproofing here.

Price

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Key features

• 1/1.1 inch square CMOS sensor with f/2.0 to f/4.0 variable aperture
• 4K at up to 120 fps and 8K at up to 30 fps
• Waterproof to 20 m without a case, 60 m with the case
• 64 GB built-in storage with 50 GB usable, plus microSD
• Front and rear touchscreens with 800 nits typical brightness

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Largest sensor on this list for low light
• Strength: Deepest bare waterproof rating here
• Strength: Rated for minus 20 C and 240 minutes at 1080p24
• Weakness: US price not confirmed in our check
• Weakness: Fewer third-party lens mods than GoPro
• Weakness: 8K and some modes limit stabilization options

Key facts

• Sensor: 1/1.1 inch CMOS
• Aperture: f/2.0 to f/4.0
• Waterproof: 20 m bare, 60 m with case
• Weight: 149 g
• Battery claim: 240 minutes at 1080p24

Where it ranks

DJI Osmo Action 6 is No. 2 in our Best Action Cameras verdict.