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DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo (4K/120fps)
Price and rating as shown on Amazon when we collected them. Both change.
The DJI Osmo Action 4 Standard Combo is the number one pick in this guide at £189.00, rated 4.4 out of 5 from 4,983 ratings. It is a compact action camera built around a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor, with a 155° ultra-wide field of view, 4K recording at up to 120fps, three stabilisation modes, and a body the listing says is waterproof to 18 m without a case.
The listing's own numbers are where the detail matters. Battery average life is quoted as 160 minutes, but neither the spec sheet nor the bullets say at which resolution or frame rate that was measured — and the headline feature is 4K at 120fps. The same sheet gives a minimum focal length of 3.3 mm and a maximum of 24 mm, which is how a zoom range is written, while the bullets describe a single fixed 155° field of view. Everything on this page comes from the Amazon listing, not from testing we carried out ourselves.
How those 4,983 ratings break down
An average hides its own shape. This is the spread behind the 4.4 stars.
Specification
Exactly as published on the Amazon listing, field for field.
| Price | £189.00 |
|---|---|
| Rating | 4.4 out of 5 from 4,983 ratings |
| Battery Average Life | 160 minutes (as listed) |
| Batteries Included | 1 (listed as "1 A batteries required. (included)") |
| Sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS (listed as "1/1.3 Zoll Inches") |
| Image Stabilisation | Yes, digital, with 3 modes described in the bullets |
| Water Resistance | Waterproof up to 18 m (59 ft) without a case; rated to -20° C |
| Focal Length | 3.3 mm minimum to 24 mm maximum (as listed) |
What buyers actually say
Quoted from customer reviews on Amazon
Verified purchase“I'm stunned by the effectiveness of the image stabilisation - have the camera mounted on my bike handlebars and even over bad ground the video is surprisingly steady, not to mention being very good quality. The Action 4 is two generations behind today's Osmo's, and at this price and for this quality it's an absolute bargain. One gotcha is that it doesn't come with an SD card, so you might want to research the best one for your needs and have that arrive with the camera.”
Verified purchase“The DJI Action 4 is a proper little beast. Small but mighty, solid as hell, and the battery life is really good for such a small camera.The video quality is crisp and clear, and it does a brilliant job in all sorts of situations. You can use it for pretty much anything. Walking about, holidays, days out, recording videos, livestreaming, or just messing around and capturing stuff as it happens. It's small enough to take anywhere without carrying loads of gear around.The magnetic quick release is a game changer too. Being able to quickly take the camera off and stick it onto another mount without messing about with screws makes things so much easier.It also makes amazing timelapses. Clouds look brilliant, and the night sky footage is seriously impressive. It can clearly capture the stars and even the Milky Way.My only real gripe is streaming to Kick. Streaming to YouTube is pretty straightforward, but to stream on Kick you have to use Restream, which means a lot more messing about to get it working properly.Apart from that, I really like it. It's small, tough, reliable, and does a lot for such a tiny camera.”
What it is up against
The rivals it was ranked against in Best Action Cameras 2026: 10 Ranked, and One AKASO Sold Twice.
Questions people ask
How long does the DJI Osmo Action 4 battery last?
The listing quotes a battery average life of 160 minutes, but does not state at which resolution or frame rate that figure was measured, and only one battery is included.
Is the DJI Osmo Action 4 waterproof?
Yes — the listing says it is waterproof up to 18 m (59 ft) without a case, and that it withstands -20° C (-4° F).
Does the DJI Osmo Action 4 have image stabilisation?
The listing says yes, describes three stabilisation modes, and lists the stabilisation type as digital.
What comes in the Standard Combo?
The listing names the DJI Osmo Action 4, one battery and one Quick-Release Adapter Mount, plus further items it does not itemise.
What can the DJI Osmo Action 4 record?
The listing names 4K at 120fps, a 155° ultra-wide field of view, Pre-Rec for footage from 5 to 60 seconds before you press record, and Highlight support.
How is the DJI Osmo Action 4 rated on Amazon?
4.4 out of 5 from 4,983 ratings, at £189.00 for the Standard Combo with one battery.
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