‘My mirrorless camera didn’t get a look in’ – the DJI Osmo Action 4 was my ultimate vacation camera, and it just dropped to a record-low price | Tech Radar

Overview

News, deals, reviews, guides and more on the newest smartphones

News, deals, reviews, guides and more on the newest computing gadgets

Details

Start exploring exclusive deals, expert advice and more

Unlock and manage exclusive Techradar member rewards.

‘My mirrorless camera didn’t get a look in’ – the DJI Osmo Action 4 was my ultimate vacation camera, and it just dropped to a record-low price

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Unlock instant access to exclusive member features.

Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards.

As Tech Radar's Cameras Editor, I've tested just about every kind of camera you can imagine, spanning the last 15 years. And it was a vacation three years ago when I truly came to appreciate an action camera — specifically, in that case, the DJI Osmo Action 4.

I was testing the 4K action camera during a family trip to the coast, and it proved to be the ultimate tool for capturing our memories, whether that was messing around in the swimming pool, hiking in the woods, kayaking or jumping into the ocean from towering rocks.

The Osmo Action 4 shot crisp 4K video, punchy 10MP stills, stabilized camera shake with ease for smooth clips, and held up to regular submerging thanks to its 18m waterproofing (no additional case needed).

It has since been updated with the pricier Osmo Action 5 Pro and Osmo Action 6. While both offer new features, they're not all that different — and if value for money is your priority, the Osmo Action 4 is easily the best option.

That's because you can now pick up the Osmo Action 4 for $199 at Amazon, a record-low price in the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Compared to its original price in 2023, that's around half off.

It's two generations old now, with the Action 5 Pro and Action 6 on the scene, but the Osmo Action 4 still shoots crisp 4K video, has excellent waterproofing, and delivers great low-light performance. The real appeal to this 2023 model is its low price, which is now around half that of its original price.

If you have a little extra to spend, there are two Osmo Action 4 successors. If you are likely to shoot underwater a lot, it could be worth splashing out (pun intended) on the Action 5 Pro, which has even better waterproofing, a depth gauge, and bright twin OLED displays. Video receives a small bump in quality, too. The above price, mind you, is not the lowest it has ever been — it has hovered around $300 for much of 2026, so it could be worth waiting for another price drop.

Based on specs, the Osmo Action 4 might not be the best action camera on the market any more, but it's not far off from the performance of the latest models from Go Pro, Insta 360 and DJI. It's also more than enough camera for adventurous family vacations.

I've happily let my kids adopt that camera as their own. It can withstand rough treatment, and with its simple UI, it's a doddle for them to operate. As such, we have way more footage from our vacation than if it was just me behind the camera.

I had plans back on that vacation in 2023 to shoot some pro-quality photos and video with my $3,000 mirrorless camera, but the truth is that model it never got a look in. The action camera, on the other hand, went with us everywhere, including sandy beaches.

If you're looking for a camera that can go places you wouldn't dream of taking your phone or big camera, then an action camera is the ticket, and the Osmo Action 4 is the top value pick of the lot.

More of today's best Amazon Big Spring Sale deals

Amazon Devices: Fire Sticks, Echo & tablets from $18

Tim is the Cameras editor at Tech Radar. He has enjoyed more than 15 years in the photo video industry with most of those in the world of tech journalism. During his time as Deputy Technical Editor with Amateur Photographer, as a freelancer and consequently editor at Tech Radar, Tim has developed a deeply technical knowledge and practical experience with cameras, educating others through news, reviews and features. He’s also worked in video production for Studio 44 with clients including Canon, and volunteers his spare time to consult a non-profit, diverse stories team based in Nairobi. Tim is curious, a keen creative, avid footballer and runner, and moderate flat white drinker who has lived in Kenya and believes we have much to enjoy and learn from each other.

You must confirm your public display name before commenting

1 Huawei reveals its latest Nvidia H20 killer — packing a frankly ridiculous 1.56 PFLOPS of FP4 compute and up to 112GB of HBM

2 United’s Relax Row gives you more space — and eight power ports

3 Time for a PC upgrade? Major study finds workplace devices are way behind on installing the latest updates — with Windows much worse than mac OS

4 Apple says its i Phone Lockdown Mode has never been hacked by spyware — here's how to turn it on

5'The complete package': I tested the LG G6 OLED TV side-by-side with the G5 in our testing rooms — and the difference is clear

Tech Radar is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. Visit our corporate site.

© Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, New York, NY 10036.

Key Takeaways

• News, deals, reviews, guides and more on the newest smartphones
• News, deals, reviews, guides and more on the newest computing gadgets
• Start exploring exclusive deals, expert advice and more
• Unlock and manage exclusive Techradar member rewards

• ‘My mirrorless camera didn’t get a look in’ – the DJI Osmo Action 4 was my ultimate vacation camera, and it just dropped to a record-low price