Insta360 Ace vs DJI Osmo Action 4

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Overview of the Insta360 Ace

Insta360 Ace☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Insta360 Ace
Insta360's budget action camera: 6K video and a flipscreen
The Ace is Insta360's entry level action camera but shares a lot of features with it's premium brother, the Insta360 Ace Pro. The main difference being the sensor technology, which although not as advanced, still offers very good performance, with video up to 6K.
  • Pros
  • Great image stabilization
  • Flip screen
  • Weather proof
  • Cons
  • Heavy
  • Average audio

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 It has since been replaced by the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro.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 Ace vs the Action 4

Weight and size

The Action 4 is a slightly smaller camera. The Action 4 weighs a little less than the Ace.
Insta360 Ace
71.9mm x 52.15mm x 38.5mm / 2.83in x 2.05in x 1.52in
6.24oz / 176.8g
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.
Insta360 Ace
1700mAh
Removable
100min at 4K30fps HDR
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 Ace and the Action 4 support SD cards.
Insta360 Ace
No built-in storage
microSD
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

Both the Ace and the Action 4 offer HDR video.
Insta360 Ace
5.3K video at 30fps
4k 30fps
Features
Max resolution
HDR video
DJI Osmo Action 4
4K video at 120fps
4K

Camera and sensor technology

The Ace features a much higher resolution. The Ace and the Action 4 both have a similar field of view. The Ace features a much higher bit rate than the Action 4
Insta360 Ace
48MP
157°
170Mbps
Features
Pixels
Field of view
Video bite rate
DJI Osmo Action 4
10MP
155°
130Mbps

Camera settings

The Action 4's 100-12800 ISO range is far superior to Ace's. Both cameras have the same exposure compensation adjustments.
Insta360 Ace
100-6400
+/-4
Features
ISO range
Exposure Compensation
DJI Osmo Action 4
100-12800
+/-4

Ace vs Action 4 specifications

NameInsta360 AceDJI Osmo Action 4
Year of release20232023
Width2.83in / 71.9mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.05in / 52.15mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.52in / 38.5mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight6.24oz / 176.8g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof33ft / 10m59ft / 18m
Waterproof with diving case197ft / 60m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature-4°F / -20°C-4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature104°F / 40°C113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1700mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life100min at 4K30fps HDR160min at 1080p
Charging time70min (5V/3A)49min
Storage formatmicroSDmicroSD
Storage rating requiredV30 or UHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported1Tb512GB
Rear screen size2.4in-
Front screen sizeYes-
Field of view157°155°
Sensor1/2"1/1.3"
Pixels48MP10MP
ApertureF2.4F2.8
Focal length16mm-
ISO range100-6400100-12800
Video zoom4x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate170Mbps130Mbps
Exposure Compensation+/-4+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
5.3K video30fps-
4K video120fps120fps
2.7K video120fps120fps
1440p video60fps-
1080p video240fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K4x4
Maximum slow motion8x at 1080p8x at 1080p
HDR video4k 30fps4K
StabilizationFlowstateRockSteady 3.0+
Horizon lockYes-
Video formatH.265 (HEVC)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse modeYesYes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones33
Stereo audioYesYes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio formataacaac
Audio bluetooth supportBluetooth headsets-
Wifi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
BluetoothBLE 5.2BLE 5.0
USBUSB-CType-C USB
GPS integratedNoNo
GPS pairingiOS Application
Android Application
GPS remote
Voice commandsYesYes
Gesture commandsYes-