DJI Osmo Action 3

Better mounting system than GoPro ; Impressive 16m waterproof depth ; Excellent battery life

Still overheats despite improvements ; Can’t match top-end GoPros for image quality

Had the Osmo Action 3 been released a few months ago, prior to the excellent GoPro Hero 11 Black , it would be the best action cameras on the market.

Excellent image quality and video stabilization Very rugged and waterproof design Unique magnetic clip system is highly versatile Affordable price

Not as compact and lightweight as the Action 2 Magnetic locking system prone to clogging in sandy conditions

“The DJI Osmo Action 3 is a great action camera that distinguishes itself with a unique magnetic clip system and an exceptionally rugged design.”

Excellent value for money ; Light and compact body with two LCDs ; Can shoot photos in RAW ; Excellent battery life ; Magnetic mounting is very convenient

Comparatively small sensor (poor low-light performance) ; Lower maximum video resolution than GoPro HERO 11 Black ; No global positioning (a.k.a. GNSS)

Although the DJI OSMO Action 3 cuts a few corners, only a few users will notice these shortcomings. The compact yet rugged body and the wider-than-usual field of view offer opportunities for people to create unique footage both under and over the water...

Front and rear color touch displays ; Easy to change lens filters ; Continuous 4K60 recording without overheating ; Up to 4K120 and 1080p240 slow motion ; 75-minute battery ; Waterproof to 52 feet

Smartphone activation a strict requirement ; Video limited to 4K, 8-bit quality

The DJI Osmo Action 3 betters budget options from GoPro when it comes to frame rates, and its stereo mic and front-facing touch LCD are good news for vloggers.

Super-wide field of view ; Awesome magnetic mounting system ; Slightly smaller and lighter than a GoPro ; Best-in-class waterproofing ; Front touchscreen

The rubber lens protector feels like an afterthought ; Vertical shooting requires a bracket ; The Action 2 modular system is likely abandoned

The Osmo Action 3 marks DJI's return to the GoPro-style form factor, and with it comes massive improvements in usability and versatility.

Quick-release mounting ; 360-horizon levelling ; Excellent audio quality

Image quality can’t match a GoPro ; Mediocre image quality in low light

The DJI Osmo Action 3 has plenty going for it, then. It’s a lot cheaper than the GoPro Hero11 Black, it’s more water-resistant and the mounting system is a major boon. Decent image quality, effective stabilisation and horizon levelling, good battery...

Wider FOV than the competition ; Dives deeper than GoPro cameras ; Excellent mounting system and battery life ; Front touchscreen is very handy

Video quality can’t beat GoPro ; Fewer photo modes than the competition ; Low-light performance struggles ; Horizon locking capped to 2.7K

A great value action camera and a tonic to year-on-year price hikes – the Action 3 isn’t perfect, but for the price, it’s a great option.

The picture and video quality of the Action 3 is good enough for someone who just wants to capture day-to-day life, with the occasional bike ride or adventure. If you’re making a living off of videos and photos, you’ll be better suited by GoPro’s...