DJI today launched the Osmo Action 6, introducing the industry’s first variable aperture action camera (f/2.0 to f/4.0) paired with a 1/1.1-inch square CMOS sensor featuring 2.4μm fused large pixels. DJI claims that the camera delivers up to 13.5 stops of dynamic range, records 4K Custom mode at 3840×3840 up to 60fps and 4K/120fps in 4:3, and includes 10-bit D-Log M color, dual OLED touchscreens with 1000 nit peak brightness, IP68 waterproofing to 20m, and 50GB built-in storage. Available now with shipping starting today. The Osmo Action 6 represents DJI’s most ambitious action camera to date, introducing hardware capabilities previously unseen in the segment. The mechanically variable aperture system fundamentally changes how action cameras handle varying lighting conditions, while the larger sensor positions this camera to compete as a B-camera or specialized rig option for professional productions. The Osmo Action evolution – and our previous reviews CineD has extensively covered and reviewed DJI’s action camera evolution since the original Osmo Action in 2019. We tested the modular Action 2 in 2021, the Action 3 in 2022, and crowned the Osmo Action 4 the “new king of action cameras” in 2023 with its 1/1.3-inch sensor and 10-bit D-Log M implementation. Most recently, we reviewed the Action 5 Pro in 2024, which maintained the 1/1.3-inch sensor but initially struggled with bitrate limitations before firmware updates addressed the issues. The Action 6’s jump to a 1/1.1-inch sensor and variable aperture represents the most significant hardware upgrade in the lineup’s history. DJI Osmo Action 6. Image credit: DJI Industry-first variable aperture system...
Published By: CineD - Tuesday, 18 November