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  1. Action Camera
  2. DJI Osmo Action 6 vs Insta360 X4 Air

DJI Osmo Action 6 vs Insta360 X4 Air

DJI Osmo Action 6

DJI Osmo Action 6

$379
Insta360 X4 Air

Insta360 X4 Air

$399

Quick verdict

DJI Osmo Action 6

$379

The better pick if you want:

  • To spend $20 less

Insta360 X4 Air

$399

The better pick if you want:

  • A higher overall score (24 vs 21)
SpecsReview10Alternatives5

Spec profile

Each axis ranks against the 15 products in Action Camera on the site: the further out, the more it stands out in that spec (lighter, cheaper…).

Center: lowest in the category · Edge: highest

DJI Osmo Action 6· leads in 4

Battery lifeWater resistanceLightnessAffordability

Insta360 X4 Air· leads in 1

Field of view
  • Battery life

    4 hTop 12%
    1.5 h
  • Photo resolution

    No data
    29 MP
  • Field of view

    155°
    170°Top 29%
  • Water resistance

    20 mTop 12%
    15 mTop 38%
  • Lightness

    149 gTop 32%
    165 gTop 46%
  • Affordability

    $379Top 37%
    $399Top 43%

A spec without data for a product is left out of its shape, so it doesn't count as a low score.

Technical Specifications

Compare features between DJI Osmo Action 6 vs Insta360 X4 Air

Best value in this comparison
Feature
DJI Osmo Action 6$379Insta360 X4 Air$399

Essentials

$379
$399
November 2025
October 2025

Video

4K120fps (4:3), 8K30fps (firmware update)
—
MP4 (HEVC/H.265)
MP4 (H.264/H.265), INSV
No
No
RockSteady 3.0+ / HorizonBalancing
FlowState 6-Axis + 360° Horizon Lock

Photo & lens

1/1.1" CMOS, approx. 38 MP
Dual 1/1.8" CMOS (~29MP effective)
7168×5376
Up to ~7680x3840 360 stills (~29MP)
155°
170° per lens
f/2.0-f/4.0
f/1.95
No
Yes

Battery

Up to ~240 min
Up to ~88 min @ 8K30
No
No

Build & durability

20 m without waterproof case, 60 m with waterproof case
IPX8 / up to 15 m without housing
149 g
165 g
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DJI Osmo Action 6

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Visual Comparison

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which offers better value: DJI Osmo Action 6 vs Insta360 X4 Air?

For value comparison: The DJI Osmo Action 6 ($379) offers better affordability compared to the Insta360 X4 Air ($399). Consider your budget and the specific features that matter most for your trail running setup.

Which is newer, the DJI Osmo Action 6 or the Insta360 X4 Air?

The DJI Osmo Action 6 is newer: it came out in November 2025, and the Insta360 X4 Air in October 2025.

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1DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro

DJI

$349−$30Score 17−4

Better than DJI Osmo Action 6 at:

  • To spend $30 less
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2DJI Osmo Pocket 3
DJI Osmo Pocket 3

DJI

$339−$40Score 15−6

Better than DJI Osmo Action 6 at:

  • To spend $40 less
Compare with DJI Osmo Action 6
3Insta360 Go Ultra
Insta360 Go Ultra

Insta360

$429+$50Score 29+8

Better than DJI Osmo Action 6 at:

  • A higher overall score (29 vs 21)
Compare with DJI Osmo Action 6

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