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DJI Osmo Nano Review | 96 Data compared

Avg. price:~£250Video resolution:4KBattery life:65 minWaterproof depth:10 mElectronic image stabilization:yesMaximum 4K frame rate:60 fps

DJI Osmo Nano Review: Compare 96 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Action cameras category and whether it is worth buying.

7.5

Overall score

Score
7.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the action camera's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best action cameras on the market.
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7.2

Technical score

20%

8.8

User score

â–²Better than 88% of action-cameras
7.2

Technical score

Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
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30%

8.2

Video

22%

6.9

Photo

14%

8.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.2

Battery

11%

7.3

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.4

Display & Design

â–²Better than 84% of action-cameras
8.8

User score

User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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70%

9.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3,735 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
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Technical Specifications of action camera DJI Osmo Nano

Technical score
Technical score
7.2/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Action cameras category across these key areas: Video, Photo, Display & Design, Connectivity & Audio, Battery, Ruggedness & Storage.
When it matters
When you want to compare action cameras based on technical performance and available features.
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8.2

Video

22%

6.9

Photo

14%

8.8

Ruggedness & Storage

13%

4.2

Battery

11%

7.3

Connectivity & Audio

10%

6.4

Display & Design

7.2
User score
User score
8.8/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When real-world owner satisfaction and review volume matter to your decision.
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9.0

User ratings

30%

8.4

Number of reviews

Based on 3,735 buyer reviews from online shops.
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.8
Popularity
Popularity
8.4/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the action camera.
When it matters
When you want to see which action cameras attract the most buyer attention and review activity.
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DJI Osmo Nano has a popularity score of 8.4 points, which is higher than 70.5% of action cameras.
8.4
Value for money
Value for money
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the action camera's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you want to know how much overall quality you get for the price.
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60%

7.5

Overall score

40%

9.2

Price

8.0
Video resolution
4K
Video resolution
4K
This action camera records video at 4K, which is higher than that of 36.1% of action cameras.
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
Maximum 4K frame rate
60 fps
This action camera has a maximum 4K frame rate of 60 fps, which is higher than that of 69.6% of action cameras and equal to that of 18.4% of action cameras.
Maximum 1080p frame rate
240 fps
Maximum 1080p frame rate
240 fps
This action camera has a maximum 1080p frame rate of 240 fps, which is higher than that of 85.4% of action cameras and equal to that of 14.6% of action cameras.
Video bitrate
120 Mbps
Video bitrate
120 Mbps
This action camera has a video bitrate of 120 Mbps, which is higher than that of 77.8% of action cameras and equal to that of 10.3% of action cameras.
Video codecs
H.265
Video codecs
H.265
This action camera supports the following video codecs: H.265. Its codec support is more advanced than that of 68.7% of action cameras.
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Main camera megapixels
35 MP
Main camera megapixels
35 MP
This action camera has a main camera resolution of 35 MP, which is higher than that of 87.9% of action cameras.
Sensor size
1/1.3"
Sensor size
1/1.3"
This action camera has a sensor size of 1/1.3", which is larger than that of 86.5% of action cameras.
Main camera aperture
f/2.8 f
Main camera aperture
f/2.8
This action camera has a main camera aperture of f/2.8, which is wider than that of 7.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 43.8% of action cameras.
Photo resolution
35 MP
Photo resolution
35 MP
This action camera captures photos at 35 MP, which is higher than 89.3% of action cameras.
Field of view
143 °
Field of view
143 °
This action camera has a field of view of 143 °, which is narrower than that of 80.5% of action cameras.
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Built-in display
?
Screen size
?
Touchscreen
?
Secondary screen
no
Secondary screen
no
This action camera does not have a secondary screen. 8.7% of action cameras have a secondary screen.
Secondary screen resolution
N/A
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Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This action camera supports Wi-Fi connectivity. This feature is present on 92.5% of action cameras.
Wi-Fi version
?
Bluetooth version
5.1
Bluetooth version
5.1
This action camera supports Bluetooth version 5.1 which is newer than that supported by 89.3% of action cameras and equal to that of 2.5% of action cameras.
Vision Dock accessory uses Bluetooth 5.4.
GPS
no
GPS
no
This action camera does not support GPS. 13.9% of action cameras include GPS functionality.
GPS data requires a phone or external accessory.
USB Type-C
yes
USB Type-C
yes
This action camera features USB Type-C. This feature is present on 41.6% of action cameras.
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Battery life
65 min
Battery life
65 min
This action camera runs for 65 min per charge, which is shorter than the battery life of 83.5% of action cameras and equal to the battery life of 1.8% of action cameras.
Longer runtime is available with the Vision Dock.
Battery power
530 mAh
Battery power
530 mAh
This action camera has a battery capacity of 530 mAh, which is lower than that of 94.4% of action cameras.
1,300 mAh additional in the Vision Dock.
Charging time
0.83 h
Charging time
0.83 h
This action camera charges in 0.83 h, which is shorter than the charging time of 92.8% of action cameras.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
This action camera supports fast charging. This feature is present on 18.2% of action cameras.
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
This action camera does not support wireless charging. 0.6% of action cameras support wireless charging.
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Waterproof depth
10 m
Waterproof depth
10 m
This action camera is waterproof to 10 m, which is deeper than the waterproof depth of 66.3% of action cameras and equal to the waterproof depth of 23.5% of action cameras.
IP rating
IPX8
IP rating
IPX8
This action camera has an IP rating of IPX8, which is higher than that of 19.1% of action cameras and equal to that of 39.7% of action cameras.
Dock is IPX4.
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
Maximum operating temperature
45 °C
This action camera has a maximum operating temperature of 45 °C, which is higher than that of 74.5% of action cameras and equal to that of 19.7% of action cameras.
Minimum operating temperature
-20 °C
Minimum operating temperature
-20 °C
This action camera has a minimum operating temperature of -20 °C, which is lower than that of 78.7% of action cameras and equal to that of 21.3% of action cameras.
External memory slot
yes
External memory slot
yes
This action camera includes an external memory slot. This feature is present on 95.2% of action cameras.
microSD slot is on the Vision Dock.
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DJI Osmo Nano vs the average action camera

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  • 23 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    35 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (35 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    35 MP vs 12 MP
  • Horizon leveling
    Horizon leveling
    yes
    This action camera supports horizon leveling, the average action camera does not. 21% of action cameras support horizon leveling.
    Up to 30° only.
  • Higher sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.3"
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/1.3", higher than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/1.3" vs 1/2.3"
  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    10 m vs 1 m
  • 2x higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    120 Mbps
    This action camera has a higher video bitrate than the average action camera (120 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    120 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 180 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    240 fps vs 60 fps
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    60 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    35 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (35 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    35 MP vs 12 MP
  • 15.1% better value for money
    DJI Osmo Nano has a better value-for-money score than the average action camera (8.02 vs 7).
    8.02 vs 6.97
  • Horizon leveling
    Horizon leveling
    yes
    This action camera supports horizon leveling, the average action camera does not. 21% of action cameras support horizon leveling.
    Up to 30° only.
  • 2x higher video bitrate
    Video bitrate
    120 Mbps
    This action camera has a higher video bitrate than the average action camera (120 Mbps vs 60 Mbps). The average action camera has a video bitrate of 60 Mbps.
    120 Mbps vs 60 Mbps
  • 180 fps higher 1080p frame rate
    Maximum 1080p frame rate
    240 fps
    This action camera has a higher 1080p frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 60 fps). The average action camera reaches 60 fps at 1080p.
    240 fps vs 60 fps
  • 30 fps higher 4K frame rate
    Maximum 4K frame rate
    60 fps
    This action camera has a higher 4K frame rate than the average action camera (60 fps vs 30 fps). The average action camera reaches 30 fps at 4K.
    60 fps vs 30 fps
  • 2 fps higher slow-motion frame rate
    Slow-motion video
    240 fps
    This action camera has a higher slow-motion frame rate than the average action camera (240 fps vs 120 fps). The average action camera reaches 120 fps for slow motion.
    240 fps vs 120 fps
  • More advanced log profiles
    Log profiles
    yes
    This action camera offers more advanced log profiles than the average action camera (yes vs no). The average action camera offers no log profiles.
  • Better video codecs
    Video codecs
    H.265
    This action camera supports better video codecs than the average action camera (H.265 vs H.264). The average action camera supports H.264 video codecs.
    H.265 vs H.264
  • 30 ° wider horizon lock angle
    Horizon lock angle
    30 °
    This action camera has a higher horizon lock angle than the average action camera (30 ° vs 0 °). The average action camera supports a horizon lock angle of 0 °.
    30° native; not full 360° lock.
    30 ° vs 0 °
  • 23 MP higher main-camera resolution
    Main camera megapixels
    35 MP
    This action camera has a higher main action camera resolution than the average action camera (35 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera has a resolution of 12 MP.
    35 MP vs 12 MP
  • Higher sensor size
    Sensor size
    1/1.3"
    This action camera has sensor size of 1/1.3", higher than the average action camera (1/2.3").
    1/1.3" vs 1/2.3"
  • 2 MP higher photo resolution
    Photo resolution
    35 MP
    This action camera has a higher photo resolution than the average action camera (35 MP vs 12 MP). The average action camera captures 12 MP photos.
    35 MP vs 12 MP
  • 19,200 ISO higher max ISO
    Maximum ISO
    25,600 ISO
    This action camera has a higher maximum ISO than the average action camera (25600 ISO vs 6400 ISO). The average action camera reaches a maximum ISO of 6400 ISO.
    25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Supports RAW photo capture
    RAW photo capture
    yes
    This action camera supports RAW photo capture, the average action camera does not. 35.1% of action cameras support RAW formats.
  • Allows manual shutter speed
    Manual shutter speed
    yes
    This action camera allows manual shutter speed control, the average action camera does not. 48.1% of action cameras include this feature.
  • 48.8% lighter
    Weight
    52 g
    This action camera is lighter than the average action camera (52 g vs 101.5 g). The average action camera weighs 101.5 g.
    52 g vs 101.5 g
  • 7 newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    This action camera is newer than the average action camera (2025 vs 2018). The average action camera was released in 2018.
    Released in September 2025.
    2025 vs 2018
  • Has USB Type-C
    USB Type-C
    yes
    This action camera has a USB Type-C port, the average action camera does not. 41.9% of action cameras use USB-C ports.
  • Newer USB version
    USB version
    USB 3.2 Gen 1
    This action camera supports a newer USB version than the average action camera (USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2). The average action camera uses USB 2.0.
    USB 3.2 Gen 1 vs USB 2.0
  • Supports voice commands
    Voice commands
    yes
    This action camera supports voice commands, the average action camera does not. 30.5% of action cameras include voice command functionality.
  • Supports fast charging
    Fast charging
    yes
    This action camera supports fast charging, the average action camera does not. 18.7% of action cameras support fast charging.
  • 1.17 h shorter charging time
    Charging time
    0.83 h
    This action camera has a lower charging time than the average action camera (0.8 h vs 2 h). The average action camera takes 2 h to charge.
    0.83 h vs 2 h
  • 9 m deeper waterproof depth
    Waterproof depth
    10 m
    This action camera has a higher waterproof depth rating than the average action camera (10 m vs 1 m). The average action camera has a waterproof depth rating of 1 m.
    10 m vs 1 m
  • 872 GB larger microSD limit
    Maximum microSD capacity
    1,000 GB
    This action camera has a higher maximum microSD capacity than the average action camera (1000 GB vs 128 GB). The average action camera supports microSD cards up to 128 GB.
    1,000 GB vs 128 GB
  • Replaceable lens cover
    Replaceable lens cover
    yes
    This action camera has a replaceable lens cover, the average action camera does not. 31.5% of action cameras have a replaceable lens cover.
  • 5 °C higher max operating temp
    Maximum operating temperature
    45 °C
    This action camera has a higher maximum operating temperature than the average action camera (45 °C vs 40 °C). The average action camera reaches a maximum operating temperature of 40 °C.
    45 °C vs 40 °C
  • Better IP rating
    IP rating
    IPX8
    This action camera has a higher IP rating than the average action camera (IPX8 vs IPX4). The average action camera has an IP rating of IPX4.
    Dock is IPX4.
    IPX8 vs IPX4
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 670 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    530 mAh min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (530 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    Longer runtime is available with the Vision Dock.
    530 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 27 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    143 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (143 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    143 ° vs 170 °
  • 25 min shorter battery life
    Battery life
    65 min
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (65 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    Longer runtime is available with the Vision Dock.
    65 min vs 90 min
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    Color depth
    10 bit
    This action camera has a lower color depth than the average action camera (10 bit vs 8 bit). The average action camera records with a color depth of 8 bit.
    10 bit vs 8 bit
  • Lower video resolution
    Video resolution
    4K
    This action camera records at 4K, a lower video resolution than the average action camera (5.3K).
    4K vs 5.3K
  • 2 bit lower color depth
    Color depth
    10 bit
    This action camera has a lower color depth than the average action camera (10 bit vs 8 bit). The average action camera records with a color depth of 8 bit.
    10 bit vs 8 bit
  • 27 ° narrower field of view
    Field of view
    143 °
    This action camera has a lower field of view than the average action camera (143 ° vs 170 °). The average action camera offers a field of view of 170 °.
    143 ° vs 170 °
  • 670 mAh less battery capacity
    Battery life
    530 mAh min
    This action camera has a lower battery capacity than the average action camera (530 mAh vs 1200 mAh). The average action camera has a battery capacity of 1200 mAh.
    Longer runtime is available with the Vision Dock.
    530 mAh vs 1,200 mAh
  • 25 min shorter battery life
    Battery life
    65 min
    This action camera has shorter battery life than the average action camera (65 min vs 90 min). The average action camera offers 90 min of battery life.
    Longer runtime is available with the Vision Dock.
    65 min vs 90 min
  • No removable battery
    Removable battery
    no
    This action camera does not have a removable battery, while the average action camera does.

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Third-party reviews

Based on 3,735 buyer reviews from online shops.
Reviews last updated: July 2026 · How we calculate this

What we like about DJI Osmo Nano

  • Extremely compact, pocketable design weighing just 52 grams
  • Excellent 4K video quality with sharp details and vibrant 10-bit color
  • Strong RockSteady 3.0 stabilization that handles active movement well
  • Versatile magnetic mounting system for discreet, creative POV angles
  • Fast charging capabilities, reaching an 80% charge in about 20 minutes
  • Convenient built-in storage paired with an SD card slot on the dock
  • Wireless video monitoring and camera control via the modular Vision Dock

What we don't like about DJI Osmo Nano

  • Short standalone battery life from the camera module without the dock
  • The camera module has a non-removable, non-replaceable battery
  • Noticeable image noise and drops in stabilization quality in low light
  • The Multifunctional Vision Dock is not waterproof
  • Small OLED touchscreen can be clunky, fiddly, and prone to accidental mode switches
  • The camera module lacks its own USB-C port or display for independent settings adjustment
  • No live preview on the dock when the camera module is physically detached
  • The camera module can overheat if left recording while entirely stationary

Verdict

The DJI Osmo Nano is an ultra-lightweight, 52-gram modular action camera featuring a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor that captures 4K video at 60fps, 4K slow-motion at 120fps, and 35MP photos with 10-bit D-Log M color. Main characteristics include a 143° ultra-wide FOV f/2.8 lens, RockSteady 3.0 image stabilization, built-in 64GB or 128GB flash storage, and a dual-sided magnetic mounting system alongside a detachable 1.96-inch OLED touchscreen Multifunctional Vision Dock. Key advantages include an extended 200-minute battery life when docked, fast charging to 80% in 20 minutes, 10-meter native waterproofing for the standalone camera unit, and flexible hands-free POV shooting. However, notable drawbacks include limited continuous recording times per charge when undocked, a fixed-focus lens with a minimum distance constraint of 0.35 meters, and a tendency to run warm or overheat during high-bitrate recording.

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