DJI Osmo Action 6: Specs and new features

In terms of specifications, not much has changed between the Osmo Action 5 and 6. The resolution, battery life, waterproofing, and frames per second all remain the same. However, two major changes have been made: the sensor is now 1/1.1 inch. Furthermore, the Action 6 is the first action cam to feature a variable aperture.

New 1/1.1 inch sensor

The 1/1.1-inch sensor allows you to film in a near-1:1 ratio. This allows you to crop your video to various formats after filming without loss of quality. This allows you to create videos for YouTube (16:9) and TikTok (9:16) in a single shot. The sensor is also much larger, meaning the action cam will perform even better in low-light situations. The new sensor generally provides a cleaner and more detailed image.

Variable aperture f/2.0 - f/4.0

You can now adjust the variable aperture yourself or set it to automatic. The maximum aperture, from f/2.0 to f/4.0, now lets in even more light than the Osmo Action 5. It lets in approximately twice as much light as the Osmo Action 5. This allows you to film even better in the dark.

When the aperture is set to automatic, it will automatically close or open further. If you're filming in a brightly lit location, the aperture will automatically close further to prevent overexposed shots. Consider filming while skiing, for example. When skiing, there's a tremendous amount of light due to all the reflections off the snow. The aperture will also open further when filming in the dark. This ensures you get a detailed and clear image in all conditions.