Akaso Brave 8 vs DJI Osmo Action 4

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8

Akaso Brave 8☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8
Akaso's most capable action camera
The Brave 8 is currently Akaso's most high end action camera but has started to age and remains at a price range where better options make more sense. Nevertheless, it offers a relatively rugged build and a removeable lens cover, decent performance overall and lots of accessories are included.
  • Pros
  • 48M Pixels
  • Waterproof
  • Many accessories included
  • Cons
  • Better options at same price

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 4

DJI Osmo Action 4☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 4
DJI's 2023 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 4 is DJI's 2023 premium action camera and features 4K120fps video, over 3 hours of run time at full HD in a very rugged package. It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.
  • Pros
  • 59ft / 18m waterproof without case
  • Freeze-proof
  • Excellent image stabilization
  • Cons
  • Only 4K video

Comparison of the Brave 8 vs the Action 4

Weight and size

The Action 4 is a slightly smaller camera. The Brave 8 weighs a little less than the Action 4.
Akaso Brave 8
36mm x 63mm x 49mm / 1.42in x 2.48in x 1.93in
3.99oz / 113g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
DJI Osmo Action 4
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 4 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
DJI Osmo Action 4
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 and the Action 4 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
DJI Osmo Action 4
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

Only the Action 4 offers HDR video.
Akaso Brave 8
4K video at 60fps
HDR video unsupported
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 4
4K video at 120fps
4K

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 features a much higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 is a little better than the Action 4's.
Akaso Brave 8
48MP
166°
Feature missing
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 4
10MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

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

Brave 8 vs Action 4 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8DJI Osmo Action 4
Year of release20232023
Width1.42in / 36mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.48in / 63mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.93in / 49mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight3.99oz / 113g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof33ft / 10m59ft / 18m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 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-512GB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size0.96in-
Field of view166°155°
Sensor1/2.0" BSI CMOS1/1.3"
Pixels48MP10MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range-100-12800
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-130Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion16x8x at 1080p
HDR video-4K
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
GPS pairing-GPS remote
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncluded-