Drone maker DJI sets eyes on territories associated with the likes of GoPro as it announces the Osmo Action-- an action camera reminiscent of the GoPro Hero 7 Black, if with the addition of a front-facing selfie display.
The Osmo Action promises to be tough, being dustproof, waterproof (up to 11m) and shockproof (up to 1.5m). It carries a 12MP sensor capable of recording 4K 60fps video at 100Mbps, 4K HDR video at 30fps or 1080p video at up to 240fps. Electronic image stabiliation (EIS) is included, and a Quick Switch physical button allows users to easily switch between modes such as picture, time-lapse and slow-motion.
Possibly the most interesting feature of the camera is the display-- or rather, displays. The Osmo Action has two screens, a 2.25-inch colour touchscreen on the back and a smaller 1.4-inch display on the front for easy framing of selfies and videos. The camera also has 2 microphones, and as such devices tend to it can live-stream footage to a smartphone via companion Mimo app.
The Osmo Action should be shipping now. DJI also offers a variety of accessories, including an underwater housing allowing for deeper dives, and the camera is compatible with a wide range of GoPro mounts.
