Action cameras
Rugged action cameras, judged on stabilization, image quality and battery life.
The best action camera, according to professional reviewers, is the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: critic score 89 out of 100 from 4 reviews, 4 of them positive. Most praised: battery life and picture quality.
- 1DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro89
- 2Insta360 X589
- 3DJI Osmo Nano86
- 4Insta360 Ace Pro 285
- 5GoPro Max 285
- 6DJI Osmo 36084
- 7GoPro Hero13 Black83
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
4 professional reviewers tested the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, and 4 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality.
The catch: Low light is only fair, and the rear screen feels fragile.
Early score: only 4 professional reviews so far. Expect it to move as more reviews come in.
3 of these 4 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text and corrected for the known tendency of estimates to run high.
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Not the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro? Pick by situation
How do they compare?
| Product | Score | Reviews | Agreement | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | 89 | 4 (early) | Medium | Best for battery life |
| Insta360 X5 | 89 | 10 | High | Best overall |
| DJI Osmo Nano | 86 | 7 | High | Best for wearing |
| Insta360 Ace Pro 2 | 85 | 6 | High | Best for mountain biking |
| GoPro Max 2 | 85 | 10 | High | Best 360 for daylight |
| DJI Osmo 360 | 84 | 7 | High | Best 360 for low light |
| GoPro Hero13 Black | 83 | 12 | High | Best for stabilization |
Common questions
What is the best action camera?
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro, with a critic score of 89 from 4 professional reviews. Most praised: battery life and picture quality.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Insta360 X5: which is better?
Critics score the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 89 and the Insta360 X5 89. We list the Insta360 X5 under “Best overall”. Its main drawback: it costs more than the X4, and the battery drains fast at 8K.