Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs DJI Osmo Action 3

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite

Akaso Brave 8 Lite☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lightweight
  • HDR video
  • Cons
  • Low light video
  • Fragile build
  • Lacking image stabilization

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the Action 3

Weight and size

The two cameras are of similar size. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the Action 3.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 3
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
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 Action 3 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 3
1770mAh
Removable
160min 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

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Brave 8 Lite and the Action 3 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 3
No built-in storage
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

Both the Brave 8 Lite and the Action 3 offer HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 Lite offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Action 3's.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Feature missing
Feature missing
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-12800
+/-4

Brave 8 Lite vs Action 3 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8 LiteDJI Osmo Action 3
Year of release20242022
Width1.38in / 35mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.56in / 65mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.77in / 45mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight4.02oz / 114g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof33ft / 10m52ft / 16m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1550mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps160min at 1080p
Charging time-49min
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-256GB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size0.96in-
Field of view166°155°
Sensor1/2.3" CMOS1/1.7"
Pixels20MP12MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range-100-12800
Video zoom5x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-130Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion88x at 1080p
HDR video4k 30fps4K
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothRockSteady 3.0
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-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
Wifi5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncluded-