DJI Osmo Action 3 vs Akaso Brave 8 Lite

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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

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

Comparison of the Action 3 vs the Brave 8 Lite

Weight and size

The two cameras are of similar size. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the Action 3.
DJI Osmo Action 3
70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm / 2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in
5.11oz / 145g
Features
Dimensions
Weight
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
35mm x 65mm x 45mm / 1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in
4.02oz / 114g
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.
DJI Osmo Action 3
1770mAh
Removable
160min at 1080p
Features
Battery capacity
Removable battery
Battery life
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
1550mAh
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
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 Action 3 and the Brave 8 Lite support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
No built-in storage
microSDXC
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 Action 3 and the Brave 8 Lite offer HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
4K video at 60fps
4k 30fps

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.
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
20MP
166°
Feature missing

Camera settings

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

Action 3 vs Brave 8 Lite specifications

NameDJI Osmo Action 3Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Year of release20222024
Width2.78in / 70.5mm1.38in / 35mm
Height1.74in / 44.2mm2.56in / 65mm
Depth1.29in / 32.8mm1.77in / 45mm
Weight5.11oz / 145g4.02oz / 114g
Waterproof52ft / 16m33ft / 10m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m131ft / 40m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-
Max operating temperature113°F / 45°C-
Battery capacity1770mAh1550mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life160min at 1080p90min for 4k 60fps
Charging time49min-
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSDXC
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3UHS-3
Maximun storage supported256GB-
Rear screen size-2in
Front screen size-0.96in
Field of view155°166°
Sensor1/1.7"1/2.3" CMOS
Pixels12MP20MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range100-12800-
Video zoom-5x
Color Depth10bit8bit
Video bite rate130Mbps-
Exposure Compensation+/-4-
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video120fps60fps
2.7K video120fps-
1080p video240fps60fps
Slow motion at 4K4-
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8
HDR video4K4k 30fps
StabilizationRockSteady 3.0EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streamingNo-
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYes-
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject trackingNo-
Photo burst modeNoYes
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones3-
Stereo audioYes-
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataac-
Audio input-Akaso external mic
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac5G
BluetoothBLE 5.0-
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integratedNo-
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote control-Included