DJI Osmo Action 3 vs Insta360 One X2
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Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI Osmo Action 3DJI'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 Insta360 One X2
Insta360 One X2Insta360's 2020 360 camera: 5.7K video at an affordable cost
The X2 is now an older 360 camera but it still offers great performance and most needed features at a relatively moderate cost. If you need spherical video on a budget, it is a great pick. It's successor is the Insta360 X3, released in 2022.
- Pros
- Great image stabilization
- Good battery life
- Freeze-proof
- Cons
- Better options for image quality
- Average battery life
- No official diving case
Comparison of the Action 3 vs the X2
Weight and size
The Action 3 is a lot more compact than the X2. Both the Action 3 and the X2 have similar weights.
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
Insta360 One X2
46mm x 113mm x 30mm / 1.81in x 4.45in x 1.18in
5.26oz / 149g
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
Insta360 One X2
1630mAh
Removable
80min 5.7K30fps 360°
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 X2 support SD cards.
DJI Osmo Action 3
No built-in storage
microSD
Features
Built-in storage
Storage format
Insta360 One X2
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 Action 3 and the X2 offer HDR video.
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 120fps
4K
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
Insta360 One X2
4K video at 30fps
Yes
Camera and sensor technology
The X2 offers a slightly higher resolution. Both feature a 155° field of view. The Action 3 features a much higher bit rate than the X2
DJI Osmo Action 3
12MP
155°
130Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
Insta360 One X2
18MP
155°
100Mbps
Camera settings
Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
DJI Osmo Action 3
100-12800
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
Insta360 One X2
Feature missing
+/-4
Action 3 vs X2 specifications
| Name | DJI Osmo Action 3 | Insta360 One X2 |
| Year of release | 2022 | 2020 |
| Width | 2.78in / 70.5mm | 1.81in / 46mm |
| Height | 1.74in / 44.2mm | 4.45in / 113mm |
| Depth | 1.29in / 32.8mm | 1.18in / 30mm |
| Weight | 5.11oz / 145g | 5.26oz / 149g |
| Waterproof | 52ft / 16m | 16ft / 5m |
| Waterproof with diving case | 197ft / 60m | - |
| Min operating temperature | -4°F / -20°C | -4°F / -20°C |
| Max operating temperature | 113°F / 45°C | 104°F / 40°C |
| Battery capacity | 1770mAh | 1630mAh |
| Removable battery | Yes | Yes |
| Battery life | 160min at 1080p | 80min 5.7K30fps 360° |
| Charging time | 49min | 85min |
| Storage format | microSD | microSD |
| Storage rating required | V30 or UHS-3 | V30 or UHS-3 |
| Maximun storage supported | 256GB | 1TB |
| Rear screen size | - | 1in |
| Field of view | 155° | 155° |
| Sensor | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
| Pixels | 12MP | 18MP |
| Aperture | F2.8 | F2.0 |
| ISO range | 100-12800 | - |
| Color Depth | 10bit | 8bit |
| Video bite rate | 130Mbps | 100Mbps |
| Exposure Compensation | +/-4 | +/-4 |
| 360-degree video | No | Yes |
| 5.7K 360 video | - | 30fps |
| 4K 360 video | - | 50fps |
| 3K 360 video | - | 100fps |
| 360 video format | - | INSV |
| 4K video | 120fps | 30fps |
| 2.7K video | 120fps | 60fps |
| 1080p video | 240fps | 60fps |
| Slow motion at 4K | 4 | 4 |
| Maximum slow motion | 8x at 1080p | 4x at 1080p |
| HDR video | 4K | Yes |
| Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0 | FlowState |
| Horizon lock | - | Yes |
| Video format | H.264 (MP4) | H.265 (HEVC) |
| Live streaming | No | Yes |
| Webcam mode | - | Yes |
| Timelapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Starlapse mode | Yes | Yes |
| Timeshift mode | Yes | Yes |
| Loop recording mode | Yes | Yes |
| Subject tracking | No | Yes |
| Photo burst mode | No | Yes |
| RAW format supported | Yes | Yes |
| Microphones | 3 | 4 |
| Stereo audio | Yes | Yes |
| Noise reduction | Yes | Yes |
| Audio format | aac | aac |
| Wifi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | BLE 5.0 | BLE 4.2 |
| USB | Type-C USB | Type-C USB |
| GPS integrated | No | No |
| GPS pairing | - | iOS Application Android Application |
| Voice commands | Yes | Yes |
| Gesture commands | - | No |