DJI Action 2 – Everything you need to know
DJI released its latest DJI ACTION 2, a follow-up to its Osmo Action camera. The ACTION 2 comes in a completely new design that seems to be inspired by the Insta360 ONE R and GoPro Hero Session.
Aside from dropping ‘Osmo’ from its name, The Action 2 also cuts over half its weight and focuses on modularity with a suite of additional parts and accessories that attach to the camera magnetically.
DJI Action 2 Specifications
On its own, the DJI Action 2 is a compact – 39mm square and 22mm deep action camera that is capable of capturing 4K videos with its 12MP sensor, a lens that provides a 155-degree field of view, and a 1.76-inch OLED touchscreen covered by Gorilla Glass.
Using magnets, users can attach front touchscreen module or power module for extra battery, storage and added functionalities.
General
| Dimensions | 39×39×22.3 mm |
| Waterproof | 10 m without Waterproof Case, 60 m with Waterproof Case |
| Number of Microphones | 1 |
| Weight | 56 g |
| Touchscreen | 1.76 inches 350 ppi 500±50 cd/m² 446×424 |
Camera
| Sensor | 1/1.7” CMOS |
| Lens | FOV: 155° f/2.8 |
| ISO Range | Photo: 100-6400 Video: 100-6400 |
| Electronic Shutter Speed | Photo: 1/8000-30 s Video: 1/8000 s to the limit of frames per second |
| Max Photo Resolution | 4000×3000 |
| Zoom | Digital Zoom Photo: 4x Video: 2x (> 60fps), 3x (≤ 60fps, HorizonSteady On), 4x (≤ 60fps, HorizonSteady Off) Slow Motion/Timelapse: Not available |
| Slow Motion | 4K: 4x (120fps) 2.7K: 4x (120fps) 1080p: 8x (240fps), 4x (120fps) |
| Stabilization | EIS: RockSteady 2.0+HorizonSteady * EIS is not supported when recording at 100fps or above. HorizonSteady is only available when the video resolution is 1080p (16:9) or 2.7K (16:9) |
| Audio | 48 KHz; AAC |
Battery
| Capacity | 580 mAh |
| Operating Time | 70 minutes * Tested in a laboratory environment while recording 1080p/30fps (Power Reserve) video with electronic image stabilization disabled. This figure should be used for reference only |
| Dimensions | 39×41.6×24.6 mm |
| Waterproof | Not waterproof without Waterproof Case, 60 m with Waterproof Case |
| Number of Microphones | 3 |
| Weight | 64 g |
| Touchscreen | 1.76 inches 350 ppi 500±50 cd/m² 446×424 |
Battery
| Capacity | 1300 mAh |
| Operating Time | Camera Unit + Front Touchscreen Module: 160 minutes * Tested in a laboratory environment while recording 1080p/30fps (Power Reserve) video with electronic image stabilization disabled. This figure should be used for reference only |
| Dimensions | 39×41.6×21.4 mm |
| Waterproof | Not waterproof without Waterproof Case, 60 m with Waterproof Case |
| Weight | 56.6 |
Battery
| Capacity | 1300 mAh |
| Operating Time | Camera Unit + Power Module: 180 minutes * Tested in a laboratory environment while recording 1080p/30fps (Power Reserve) video with electronic image stabilization disabled. This figure should be used for reference only |
Based on the overall specifications and reviews, the DJI Action 2 really only falls short to its biggest competitor – GoPro Hero 10 in the still photos department and hi-res videography.
The DJI Action 2 is only able to capture up to 12MP photos and 4K videos while the GoPro Hero 10 is able to capture up to 23MP photos and 5.3K videos.
Depending on your use case, the differences in capture quality may not really matter to you as the DJI Action 2 is still more than capable of capturing stunning photos and videos.
Helpful Reviews
Overall, the DJI Action 2 seems to be the more preferred device due to its ease of use and quality stabilisation. Here are some helpful reviews you can refer to.
Price & Availability
Currently, there is no way to purchase the camera module alone. Instead, the Action 2 is available in two bundle options:
- DJI Action 2 + Power Module: RM1,999.00
- DJI Action 2 + Front Touchscreen Module: RM2,499.00
