Engadget85
A solid first mini action cam with video quality that matches or slightly beats Insta360's rivals at a lower price.
DJI Osmo Nano
7 expert reviews#3 of 7 action camerasChecked 1 Nov 2026
Quick answer
The DJI Osmo Nano has a critic score of 86 out of 100 from 7 professional reviews, including Engadget, ZDNET and Tom's Guide. 7 of 7 recommend it, and scores range from 80 (ZDNET) to 89 (Tom's Guide). 2 of the scores are printed by the outlets and 5 are our estimates from the review text. Most praised: picture quality (2 of 7); value for money (2 of 7). Most common complaints: battery life (2 of 7); software and app (2 of 7). It ranks #3 of the 7 action cameras we score.
Reviews checked 1 Nov 2026
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Best for: Best for wearing
Our verdict
7 professional reviewers tested the DJI Osmo Nano, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and value for money. Most common complaint: battery life.
The catch: It runs hot with the dock attached, and battery life is short.
Critic agreement: High
Scores run from 80 to 892 printed scores, 5 estimated · printed scores only: 82
5 of these 7 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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What do critics say about the DJI Osmo Nano?
ZDNET80
After weeks of testing the reviewer finds it a compact, capable camera that replaced his GoPro for convenience.
Tom's Guide89est.
Judged one of the best tiny action cameras and a better value than the Insta360 Go Ultra, with 4K/60p and pro color options.
TechRadar89est.
A tiny modular action camera with strong stabilisation, good dynamic range and a pro-friendly colour profile at a low price.
T389est.
The reviewer finds the Nano a versatile, light and keenly priced wearable camera with crisp 4K/60 video and good sound.
Expert Reviews89est.
The reviewer calls the Nano his favourite action camera, praising image quality, stabilisation, the remote screen dock and the low price.
The Independent83est.
Picked as the best ultra-compact action camera: simple to set up, easy to use and light enough for pets.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict. How we score
What critics praise most
Picture quality2 of 7
Value for money2 of 7
Design2 of 7
What critics dislike most
Battery life2 of 7
Software and app2 of 7
Alternatives
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10 reviews · agreement highPhoto coming
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GoPro Max 285
10 reviews · agreement highCommon questions
Is the DJI Osmo Nano worth it?
Most critics think so: 7 of 7 recommend it. It runs hot with the dock attached, and battery life is short.
Do critics agree about the DJI Osmo Nano?
Agreement is high: scores range from 80 (ZDNET) to 89 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 9 points across 7 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the DJI Osmo Nano?
Battery life (2 of 7 reviews), Software and app (2 of 7 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the DJI Osmo Nano?
The DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro (critic score 89), best for battery life.