ACTION REPLAY DJI Action 2

A promising GoPro alternative with clever magnetic accessories and impressive performance, but it's not without its problems

The DJI Action 2 is the next generation of action camera from the kings of the drone world. In a daring bid to prove that GoPro isn't the only game in town when it comes to action cams, DJI has given its Osmo Action camera a major rejig.

The DJI Action 2's main unit is compact and lightweight. This pocket-sized cube registers a mere 56g on the scales, which is fantastic news for anyone who wants to mount it on their head, chest or other body part; you'll definitely notice a worn Action 2 less than you would a GoPro HERO 10 Black, which weighs a relatively hefty 158g.

On top of the main camera unit, extra battery power, storage and even a front-facing touchscreen can be added via clipping on magnetic modules, and the mounting system is magnetic too. The magnet system is backed up by a spring-loaded catch in most cases, which means you're not totally reliant on magnetic attraction to keep your camera in place.

In terms of footage, the Action 2 doesn't match the 23MP photos and 5.3K video resolution of the GoPro HERO 10 Black, instead delivering stills at up to 12MP and videos in either 4K, 2.7K or 1080p resolution. That said, it still resolves a lot of detail for such a small camera, the colours it captures look natural and there's a nice contrast punch.

One area where it does have the GoPro beaten is field of view. With electronic image stabilisation turned off, the Action 2 offers an ultra-wide 155-degree FOV, allowing it to cram more in the frame than the HERO 10 Black (which offers a max FOV of 132 degrees). That's not to be sniffed at if you want to ensure your action cam captures as much action as possible.