{"id":4015,"date":"2025-01-09T10:02:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T18:02:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4015"},"modified":"2026-01-07T04:16:53","modified_gmt":"2026-01-07T12:16:53","slug":"dji-osmo-nano-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goldengrailpublishing.com\/?p=4015","title":{"rendered":"DJI Osmo Nano Review"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Verdict<\/h2>\n

Another great action camera choice arrives on the scene, and in a truly tiny package. If you need a versatile, reliable 4K camera that can squeeze into tight spots or be worn without getting in the way or weighing you down, the DJI Osmo Nano fits the bill perfectly \u2013 and all at a significantly cheaper price than its main rival, the Insta360 Go Ultra.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n

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    \n Shoots 10-bit 4K at up to 60fps <\/li>\n
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    \n Ultra-compact main camera unit <\/li>\n
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    \n Much cheaper than rivals <\/li>\n
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      \n Odd shape when combined with Vision Dock <\/li>\n
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      \n No direct-to-microSD recording <\/li>\n
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      \n Internal mic picks up wind noise <\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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      Key Features<\/h2>\n
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        \n Sensor <\/span><\/p>\n


        \n All-new 1\/1.3″ sensor with 4k 60fps support <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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        \n 10m waterproof range <\/span>\n <\/div>\n<\/li>\n

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        Introduction<\/h2>\n

        DJI isn\u2019t just the world\u2019s leading drone maker. Over the past few years, the company has expanded aggressively into other content creation areas like portable microphones, smartphone gimbals and action cameras, and is now a real rival to the likes of GoPro and Insta360. <\/strong><\/p>\n

        The Osmo Nano is DJI\u2019s first real attempt at an ultra-compact action camera, going up against strong existing competition from the recently released Insta360 Go Ultra, while costing significantly less.<\/p>\n

        With 4K video capture and promises of long battery life and easy mounting on everything from bicycles to baseball caps, the DJI Osmo Nano looks like a strong contender for best ultra-compact action camera. <\/p>\n

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        After a week of testing it, I\u2019m ready to let you know if it knocks Insta360 off the top spot.<\/p>\n

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        Design and Handling<\/h2>\n
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        • Camera unit weighs 52g and measures 57.3 x 29.5 x 28mm<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Vision Dock adds screen, battery power and connectivity<\/strong><\/li>\n
        • Up to 128GB of built-in memory plus a microSD slot<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Much like Insta360 with its recent Go cameras, DJI has taken a two-part approach here. The Osmo Nano\u2019s main camera unit is tiny, lightweight and waterproof to 10m, with no physical controls or connectivity aside from a single shutter button, but can be fixed to a secondary Vision Dock unit to boost its capabilities.<\/p>\n

          The Vision Dock (which is IPX4 splash-proof rather than fully waterproof) features a 1.96-inch OLED touchscreen, microSD card slot and USB-C port, plus a larger battery capable of topping up the camera unit\u2019s own battery when the two elements are docked. It can also be used as a remote control for the main camera, communicating with it via Bluetooth.<\/p>\n

          The main camera comes with built-in storage (64GB or 128GB, depending on which model you choose), and it\u2019s possible to offload this to a microSD card in the Vision Dock. Annoyingly, with the two elements docked it\u2019s not possible to record direct to microSD, however, and transferring files can take a long time.<\/p>\n

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          For that reason, I\u2019d pick the 128GB model, as it means you can record for longer without having to dock and slowly back up the files. There\u2019s enough space for around three hours of 4K 60fps footage on an empty 128GB drive.<\/p>\n

          In terms of handling, the camera\u2019s small size and minimal controls make it simple to hold and operate. The touchscreen on the Vision Dock allows you to change shooting settings fairly easily, and the magnet- and clip-based mounting system makes securely attaching the Osmo Nano to accessories or metal surfaces very easy indeed.<\/p>\n

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          DJI offers a wide range of compatible accessories for mounting, and the basic box includes a magnetic lanyard (for wearing the camera around your neck), magnetic hat clip (for fixing it to a cap) and a dual-directional ball joint adapter for fixing it to car bonnets, desktops, windows and the like. This adapter also features a standard tripod thread, allowing the camera to be easily mounted on selfie sticks and mini tripods.<\/p>\n

          Performance and Features<\/h2>\n
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          • Up to 200 minutes of battery life<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • RockSteady 3.0 image stabilisation and Horizon Balancing<\/strong><\/li>\n
          • Pairs wirelessly with DJI OsmoAudio microphones<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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            DJI has some bold claims about the Osmo Nano\u2019s battery life: 90 minutes of continuous recording on the camera unit alone, or a combined total of 200 minutes when it\u2019s paired with the Vision Dock. <\/p>\n

            This, however, is with the video capture mode set to 1080p 24fps and the screen and Wi-Fi disabled \u2013 settings I suspect few people would use in the real world.\u00a0<\/p>\n

            In my own tests, with the camera set to record at 4K 60fps, it managed a grand total of around 120 minutes with the Dock connected, or about 50 minutes when operating solo. It also overheated on this setting, briefly shutting itself down at around 33 minutes.<\/p>\n

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            But this was indoors at standard room temperature, with no breeze or movement to cool down the internals, and I think it\u2019d manage a lot longer in those conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

            The battery charges via the single USB-C 3.1 port which, when paired with a PD fast-charging cable, can charge from zero to 80% in just 20 minutes. The cable also supports file transfers at up to 600MB\/s to a computer, tablet or phone.<\/p>\n

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            Alternatively, you can shift your footage wirelessly to a mobile device running the DJI Mimo app, which also lets you quickly change settings, apply firmware updates and remotely control the Osmo Nano. I transferred footage from the camera to my iPhone and found it simple to edit and share.<\/p>\n

            Image stabilisation is excellent. The camera comes with DJI\u2019s trusty Rocksteady 3.0 electronic stabilisation, which does a fantastic job of smoothing out the judder that can arise from your footsteps or the UK\u2019s bumpy roads. It also comes with a horizon levelling option, but only to around 30\u00ba of tilting \u2013 so if you want an action camera that can keep the horizon dead level through all manner of acrobatic manoeuvres, this isn\u2019t the one for you.<\/p>\n

            Like all recent DJI cameras, the Osmo Nano is part of the OsmoAudio ecosystem, which essentially means it can wirelessly pair with one of DJI\u2019s small microphones for high-quality external audio. I think this is a really great feature for those who want to record crisp, clear and rich sound, particularly in outdoor conditions where wind can interfere with the Nano\u2019s built-in stereo speakers.<\/p>\n

            Video and Photo Quality<\/h2>\n
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            • Video up to 4K\/120p or 1080\/240p<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • 10-bit Standard, HLG and D-Log M picture profiles<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • 35MP still photos<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              The sensor on the Osmo Nano is 1\/1.3-inch in size, which is the same size as the sensor on the DJI Osmo Action 4 and Action 5 Pro \u2013 both full-sized action cameras. <\/p>\n

              Even if it\u2019s not quite as large as the 1\/1.28-inch sensor on the Insta360 Go Ultra, it\u2019s still an impressive feat getting a big sensor on as tiny a camera as this, and it results in some pretty impressive imaging capabilities: 4K video at up to 60fps in regular mode and 120fps in slow-motion, plus the ability to shoot at 10-bit quality. It also includes SuperNight, a dedicated low light video mode that performs admirably after dark.<\/p>\n

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              I shot and edited the footage posted below, captured at 4K 24fps quality both during the day and night during a recent trip to Edinburgh. This footage is presented as shot from the camera, with no colour grading or noise reduction applied by me in post production. The night-time footage was all captured using SuperNight, while I used the standard video mode for daytime footage.<\/p>\n

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