DJI - DJI Action 2 Dual-Screen Combo

I prefer a chest strap on camera like this, because I am lazy to hold a camera. But I can't find any compelling reason why I should upgrade my DJI action2 to this osmo nano. Except for the larger cmos. The DJI Action 2 seems smaller and that is with it's built in screen. Action 2 also has better video recording capabilities? [https://www.dji.com/dji-action-2/specs](https://www.dji.com/dji-action-2/specs) [https://www.dji.com/nano/specs](https://www.dji.com/nano/specs) Something I am missing here?

I was in the same camp. The main question to ask yourself is this: What am I filming? If it’s a Vlog-type single talking-head whilst walking and shopping, the P3. If you’re looking at more action-packed filming, then the A5. I have both. I talk with the P3 and (badly) b-roll hyper-lapse with the A5. It works for me and there’s not much difference between the two - if you use the same settings. The A5 is more rugged and has a slightly wider field of view but the P3 has the better tracking on it if you are brave enough to leave your camera alone for a few minutes whilst you record. There’s no hard and fast “best” camera, I’m afraid. However, continuing your questions: • I use CapCut and have recently started using a Tourbox - it’s not particularly faster, but it makes me feel like a proper video editor. • I use the same titles and intro/outro clips and keep those to hand. That’s all I can offer in terms of reducing the editing speed. • I use the Pocket 3, Action 5 (sometimes the Action 2) and also my phone for photographs. • I don’t bother with filters or anything fancy; simply a few clips, a tripod and a selfie stick. • I upload to YouTube and Spotify with shorts/stories on YouTube and Instagram. I tend to take about 5-6 hours from start to finish but that’s because of my style and how I’ve managed to get my format. I recently learned that I don’t need to worry about uploading in 4K which helps reduce file size and I’ve just filmed in 1080p so I’m going to see what that’s like in a few days (I’ll be testing the output at 1080p and 4K)

I had a hero mini 11 that died in less than 1 year, they sent a replacement that also died in less than 1 year. Then they tried to get me to buy the GoPro “subscription” for $50 and pay &100 for yet another mini 11. Found I could get an open box full size 11 on eBay for $170. My old DJI action 2 still works fine after multiple GoPros died, but the footage isn’t nearly as good.

This looks to be more of a competitor to the Insta360 Go 3S. I have both the Action 2 and Go 3S, and the Go 3S is a much better mini camera, however the Action 2 has the advantage of being able to use the same mounts as my Action 3.

Any specs yet? My Action 2 is still going strong, but looks like it's been through a war. Will probably pass for now, as I already have Action 2, and 5 Pro.

I grabbed an action 2 a couple months ago on sale and prefer its footage vs the o3 or o4 mainly because I like the prop noise🤷🏼‍♂️

Good to know, I was considering replacing my action 2 I busted yesterday with one but I was really pleased until I broke the lens glass I think ill just buy another

You're very wrong to think that a GoPro can't compete with the Insta360 and DJI. Personally, I use a GoPro because I see a difference in image quality between 4K and 5.3K videos, which neither of the cameras mentioned offer. This is especially noticeable on a larger screen. Even the sensor size won't help. While the Insta360 has an 8K mode, I think it's already too large in terms of file size, so 5.3K is the perfect compromise. Besides, the GoPro's colors and HDR-style videos are unbeatable – the colors from the Insta360 and DJI simply look worse and dull. Finally, the GoPro's sound quality is better. That's what convinces me. I hardly ever shoot night videos, and while the cameras you mentioned are better at night, they're still far from satisfactory quality – there's no action camera on the market that records well at night. So for me the choice is simple - GOPRO :) I should add that I'm not a fanboy - I also have a DJI Action 2 camera, which I love for its size, but I don't see that DJI has improved much in the video quality since then, so i have comparasion to other brands.

I am using dji action 2 for 3 years or so. It was perfect. This is the first time they used this creative magnetic quick release. You can dismount/mount the camera with one hand whick is really cool for mtb riding. You can see a couple footages on my channel: [https://www.youtube.com/@blue-wanderer4392](https://www.youtube.com/@blue-wanderer4392) There a couple of flaws/design errors. 1) It has a magnetic connection which can corrode if you don't look after. 2) The camera unit weighs only 51g which is great, you can leave it on your helmet, and you won't feel the extra weight at all (unlike on a bigger gopro). But it only has 21 gb built in memory. For 4k resolution, this is not much space. 3) You need the screen/battery unit with a memory card slot to record longer videos and it has a way better microphone. So even though you can use it as a really lightweight camera, you are forced to use the whole unit. The whole unit has a remarkable stack height. It is a lot taller than a normal action cam. 4) The DJI phone app was really bad. As bad as the gopro app. Fortunately they released a new version and it connects to the cam and doesn't close itself. I have no infos about newer dji stuff. It seems like they adressed those former design flaws. I hope I don't need to replace my cam, because it was a sh1tl04d of money. The image quality is mindblowing. I used the first gopro in 2017. Half of my footages were so shaky they instantly ended up in trash. If you compare the 2017 vs 2022 technology, I would say, it worthed every penny.

Exciting to have something new, but obviously we will have to see what the image quality is and how it handles rough treatment. If it can be as sturdy as my action2s and have some more dynamic range (my biggest issue with the a2) it could be a winner even at that price point.

It works but you'll have decreased handling and flight time. Slow cruising is fine. I'd recommend an Action 2 or Insta360 Go2 (or Go3). You won't even notice they're there.

I posted this last week but, the DJI Action 2 is the smallest and lightest 4k cam out there. I've been using it all season and love it. No issues at 4k at 95 degrees summer weather in socal. MattTheGymRat from YT also runs the same camera for his games. Here is some sample footage I have taken recently. https://youtu.be/OigH0PQfJt0?si=JNOFbFKlVcp1o4Tz

Despite loving DJI products, I've been disappointed by the last few camera launches. Action5 has some positives - inbuilt memory, night mode - but overall it's less pleasing to me than the Action4, which has nicer image to my eyes. And with the Nano, it's clearly better tech than the Action2 - bigger sensor, bluetooth mics, low light mode - but I still prefer the form factor of the Action2. Stick the Action2 in a proper metal case and the overheating is less of a problem too I discovered. Overall, though, I just don't understand the logic of making these "wearable" cameras bigger and heavier with each generation. Right now, I still see Insta360 Go3 as the sweet spot, especially given it has square sensor for "freeframe" mode. For POV videos that gives you enormous versatility in the edit. Which is more valuable to me than the landscape(ish) sensors in Go3S, Go Ultra and DJI Nano. I'm now waiting to see what DJI comes up with when Action6 is released. Hopefully they can keep the same dimensions and mount as Actions 3/4/5 despite the rumoured bump to 1-inch sensor. I don't want to shell out for a whole new set of accessories.

Osmo 5 is a gimbal. If you are talking about Action 5, reviews are great. I bought model 2 and 3. I still use 2 for certain needs, but gave away 3. I own a lot of DJI gear, and Action 5 looks like a great contender for GoPro. Don’t be fooled by online reviews. It really depends on your personal needs. Shooting in low light without adding light seems weird to me, but sure Action 5 does a bit better. It still can’t beat to add light. GoPro MediaMod is perfect to mount a light. I’m not sure about image quality. Yes sensor is bigger, but it’s still tiny. Algorithms do all the work.

Not on your list but I have an Osmo Action 2. If you like the concept of having the camera centered, it's maybe something to consider. Apart from that, Osmo Actions are great, Insta 360s are also great, GoPro has lost a lot of it's reputation. But I never had a GoPro, so maybe I'm not the best to judge.

I use a DJI Action 2, definitely way better at stabilisation and image quality than the insta360, but also significantly bulkier and heavier. For most cases I can recommend the Insta360 stuff like everyone else here.

I second the action2, Check amazon refurbished ones, I got mine for $160 about a year ago and i love it!

I was hoping they would go with the same form factor as the Action 2 :( Let's see how the magnetic stuff goes but I will miss the screen on the main module.

Whatever u buy dont buy dji action 2

It fogs up, recording time with waterproof module is less better to avoid modular setups for motovlog

No sj cam please nd also no dji action 2 if u care about not fogging lens

Ull have to increase ur budget for 21k dji action 4 plus sd card Otherwise with 13k action 2 is wonderful camera, But 1. Fogging issue 2. Battery very less from my expirience

It seems to suffer from the same issues my old Action 2 had. There are two units. One with the camera and its dock unit with the SD card. You record with the camera unit and you have to transfer it to the dock unit with SD card later. It's annoying and if you are filming a lot of footage it can become a problem. I used it for fishing and I was restricted with having to copy files over all the time as it filled up quickly on the camera unit with 4k video. The other issue is the battery. It is a rechargeable battery again, not a battery you pop in and out and can hold spares so when it is exhausted that's all you can film it for. These were my two main issues I had with my Action 2 and it's the same with this new model. If you are shooting short videos here and there it is ok but longer videos and hours of footage makes it difficult. I bought an Action 4 and it is so much better, being able to replace the batteries and records straight to the SD card. These nano cameras are basically for light use, maybe for bloggers or short activities but not long day activities where the battery would run out...

Yeah. I literally bought a dji action 2 a couple days ago because I figured it was the best small action camera for the price…

It will probably heat like crazy , this was an issue on my dji action 2 , also getting a replacement battery will be difficult for long term usage.

For personal videos I can see the 03 being sufficient. For anything you are trying to sell i don’t think it will cut it. 03 struggles with different exposures for filming because it will auto adjust mid flight so the pilot can see when looking at the ground and the sky through the flight. I fly with an 03 and it’s amazing to fly with but I put a DJI action 2 on top for recording. It’s capable of 4K at 120fps and the “rocksteady” mode is ideal for FPV. I honestly can’t recommend the action 2 enough for FPV. Hope that helps

For light build (freestyle) the DJI action 2 For cruising the action 4 or 5

It is. I mean there are many years of development between the 2

Dji action 2 heats a lots after 8-9mins of shooting in 4k 60 and does not allow you to shoot after that is not worth j would say.

That's great! I made my first video on dji action 2 yesterday only.

I just got the Action 2 and it's awesome. The file syncing between the camera and SD card isn't ideal if you're trying to record every flight but you'll get the important ones

Smaller FOV than the action 2 by almost 10deg. And it’s very similar in weight. I’m tempted but not necessarily itching to get one.

This is what I want to know! I like my action 2 but it doesn’t have 10bit color.

For me it never has but I use it while scuba diving so maybe that’s why lol

You can do anything you put your mind to. With that said I got a AOW specifically to shoot a portion of a documentary. I went down 100’ to record this scene. This was literally 1 week after I finished my AOW. I went straight from OW to AOW by the way so it’s not like I had many dives in between (like 2-3!) I use a big camera with a housing and I also have a DJI action 2 in a housing which has worked great for me. If you enjoy videography/photography like me get a big camera with a descent housing. I have a fujifilm xt4 with 16-55mm f2.8 lens and a seafrog housing. The DJI action 2 can be had for cheap now and the housing I got on amazon for like $20.

In my experience DJI Action has better low light performance than GoPro. The larger sensor in the DJI makes for a bit of a difference. There are also action cameras from the Insta 360 brand that will have a 1" sensor. Your gym looks pretty well lit though so it may not be significant in your situation. Also with action cameras check out some reviews to make sure they won't overheat while recording. They aren't really meant for long stationary recording without any airflow like they would get when biking or something. For example my GoPro 11 will overheat after about \~30 mins at 4K60. I also have a DJI Action 2, it's a mini camera would would overheat even quicker at 4K60. The DJI Action 3 or newer can do 4K60 without overheating.

If you want no brainer just get the dji action 2. Its far far far value for money than anything in the market. Trust me you will not regret. I have uploaded some raw footage’s straight from the camera you can check those if you don’t wanna waste time on youtube reviews.

Full size hero is too heavy honestly. I have action 4 go pro 11 and action 2. Only use action 2, can also toss it on my 3.5s

Yea I run 1950kv on my 5”s. They can handle it for sure but compared to the action 2 it’s night and day. What’s x4?

is it better than the action 2?

I meant it as abit of a joke cos the action 2 wasn’t that great. Overheated constantly for me

I mean you can't really compare the two. The Sony will absolutley beat any action cam. However, the new DJI Action cam do have a bigger sensor vs the newest GoPro. Both of which are micro sized vs the APS-C sensor in the Sony. Action cams work better when you have video lights vs relying on natural lighting. They work great for caves when you can really lighten the whole place up.

If you want a dash-cam, then get a dash-cam. Action cams are fantastic for action shooting, but they make shitty dash-cams. Dash-cams aren't good for action shooting, but they are the perfect thing to use as a dash-cam. I own a DJI action cam (I use it when I'm shooting to help self-coach my mount and head position), and I have a GoPro as well. I also have front and rear dash-cams on three bikes and my truck. I had a helmet-mounted camera many years ago. It was great in some ways, but it was annoying as hell because it always needed charging, it had to be wiped after every ride, and it had to be turned on. The dash-cams turn on when the ignition turns on, they auto-rewrite (write over the oldest footage), and they just always work. The best thing they do is remove the human element from the equation.

Insta360 or DJI action cam. The current crop of go pro cameras need to have the heavy duty (white) batteries and often will shut off due to the battery vibrating and the camera thinking it is overheating. My favorite for all around view is insta360 rs one with 360 module. It's discontinued, but great quality and size. The DJI action is great and usually on sale. For 4k the insta360 rs pro. PS, you don't need to respond to this comment and tell me your go pro works fine. I own 3-12 blacks, 6-11 blacks, a few 10s and I'm almost rid of all my 9s finally. I do video coaching and use them extensively, all run dev firmware.... I own 4 of the rs ones, 2 rs pros, 3-action 4s, an action 5 and 2 aim smartycam 3 units.

I was a GoPro fan for years but upgraded to the 12 and have had issues with water getting in. First through the battery door and now getting condensation behind the lens cover. For the battery door issue was able to get replaced under warranty after pleading with customer service. Did not have same luck with lens cover issue. IMO GoPro has gone downhill. They used to be the gold standard but no longer. I got a DJI Action cam and it has been amazing. Also have DJI drones and am very happy with their products.