Akaso Brave 4 Pro vs DJI Osmo Action 2

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 4 Pro

Akaso Brave 4 Pro☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 4 Pro
Akaso's 2022 entry level budget action camera
The Brave 4 is Akaso's most recent extra cheap action camera. It is a successor to the Akaso EK7000 Pro and it's main new feature is the front facing screen. Although performance is average, it is a great pick for beginners or a tight budget.
  • Pros
  • Dual screen
  • Great value for money
  • Lots of accessories included
  • Cons
  • Poor low light footage
  • Short battery life
  • Average audio
  • Not waterproof without case

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 2

DJI Osmo Action 2☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 2
DJI's wearable action camera: 4K video in a modular format
The DJI Osmo Action 2 is an extremely modular action camera which delivers incredible 4K120fps footage while still remaining wearable. Thanks to it's magnetic attachement system, you can mix and match modules to transform it to suit every use case you can imagine. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 3, has abandonned this modular design, so the Action 2 remains DJI's current wearable camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Wearable
  • Lightweight
  • Cons
  • SD card only with extra module
  • Modules are not waterproof without case
  • Not freeze-proof
  • Overheating issues

Comparison of the Brave 4 Pro vs the Action 2

Weight and size

The Action 2 is a slightly smaller camera.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
32mm x 57mm x 24mm / 1.26in x 2.24in x 0.94in
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Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 2
39mm x 39mm x 22.3mm / 1.54in x 1.54in x 0.88in
1.98oz / 56g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be dvifficult to use or uncomfortable. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Battery life

The Brave 4 Pro offers a much larger battery capacity. The Brave 4 Pro has a removable battery whereas the Action 2's battery is not removable
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
1350mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 30fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 2
580mAh
Removable
70min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removeable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Only the Action 2 features built-in storage. Both the Brave 4 Pro and the Action 2 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 2
32GB or 128GB
microSD
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Video performance

Neither camera offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
4K video at 30fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 2
4K video at 120fps
HDR video unsupported

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 4 Pro offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 4 Pro is a little better than the Action 2's.
Akaso Brave 4 Pro
20MP
170°
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Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 2
12MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 4 Pro
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ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 2
100-6400
+/-4

Brave 4 Pro vs Action 2 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 4 ProDJI Osmo Action 2
Year of release20222021
Width1.26in / 32mm1.54in / 39mm
Height2.24in / 57mm1.54in / 39mm
Depth0.94in / 24mm0.88in / 22.3mm
Weight-1.98oz / 56g
Waterproof-33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-32°F / 0°C
Max operating temperature-104°F / 40°C
Battery capacity1350mAh580mAh
Removable batteryYesNo
Battery life90min for 4k 30fps70min at 1080p
Battery extension capacity-1300mAh
Battery extension run time-160m at 1080p
Battery extension charging time-90min
Battery extension weight-2.26oz / 64g
Built-in storage-32GB
128GB
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-256GB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size1.5in-
Field of view170°155°
SensorCMOS1/1.7"
Pixels20MP12MP
ApertureF2.0F2.8
ISO range-100-6400
Color Depth8bit8bit
Video bite rate-130Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video30fps120fps
2.7K video30fps120fps
1080p video120fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion24x at 1080p
StabilizationEIS 2.0RockSteady 2.0
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-1 (3 with Module)
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reduction-Yes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
WifiYes802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
Voice commands-Yes
Remote controlIncluded-