DJI has launched a new lightweight, wearable action camera. The DJI Osmo Nano promises creative, hands-free visuals that are on par with professional cameras.
Wearable
The DJI Osmo Nano is ultra-compact, measuring just 2.24 inches (57 mm) by 1.14 inches (29 mm) by 1.10 inches (28 mm). It’s also super lightweight at only 1.3 ounces (52 g). You can also get a range of attachments for headbands, helmets, lanyards, hats, and more, so you can capture content anywhere you go.
The Osmo Nano camera is waterproof up to 32 feet (10 meters) without any additional housing. When paired with the Multifunctional Vision Dock, the Osmo Nano offers IPX4-rated splash resistance, protecting against sweat, rain and minor splashes.
Image quality
DJI’s Osmo Nano features a next-gen 1/1.3-inch image sensor. Combined with the camera’s high-performance image processor, this delivers a dynamic range of up to 13.5 stops. DJI also says that the Osmo Nano has an impressive low-light performance. The camera has a SuperNight mode, which enhances low-light image quality with noise reduction algorithms as well.
Plus, the Osmo Nano captures a 143-degree ultra-wide field of view, so you don’t need to worry about missing any of the action.
4K video
The DJI Osmo Nano can record up to 60 frames per second (fps) in 4K for regular video and 120 fps for 4K slow motion. DJI also says that the Osmo Nano is the only wearable camera of this size to offer 10-bit and D-Log M color performance. Shooting in 10-bit delivers up to one billion colors and 72% more color space than 8-bit standard video. Additionally, the D-Log M mode preserves color and brightness in your images, as well as offering greater flexibility for post-production and creative editing. To keep your videos stable, HorizonBalancing maintains a level horizon while RockSteady 3.0 reduces camera shake.
Multifunctional Vision Dock
The Osmo Nano comes with a Multifunctional Vision Dock that attaches via a magnetic design. This means that you can mount the camera to the dock in any direction, making it easy to switch between selfies and portraits. The dock also acts as a display screen, a remote photo trigger, a charging station, and a high-speed file transfer station.
Also, you can fast charge the main camera up to 80% battery level in 20 minutes with the dock. When docked and fully charged, the Osmo Nano can record up to 200 minutes of 1080p video at 24 fps.
Other features
The Osmo Nano features dual built-in microphones for stereo recording. You can also connect it directly to two DJI microphone transmitters without needing a receiver. The Osmo Nano comes with either 64GB or 128GB of built-in memory, and you can’t expand this with a memory card. However, the Multifunctional Vision Dock has a built-in microSD card slot for exporting your video footage to free up space.
In addition, you can connect the dock to mobile devices or computers using a PD fast-charging cable for transfers up to 600 MB/s. With Auto Recording and Gesture Control, the DJI Osmo Nano can offer a truly hands-free recording experience.
What we think
The DJI Osmo Nano is so light and tiny that you really could forget you are wearing it. This is even more impressive when you consider that the camera can deliver 10-bit log video with 13.5 stops of dynamic range. For content creators, this can add a new level of quality to your output. You can also shoot some unique angles and action shots to cut into a movie shot on a cinema camera. It’s a shame you can’t upgrade the memory, but you can easily export footage to the multifunction dock. As the memory isn’t upgradable, you’d best go for the 128 GB model, especially as the price differential is so small. If you are looking for a new action camera, the DJI Osmo Nano is a great option.
Pricing and availability
The DJI Osmo Nano is available now. Although the DJI website says the camera isn’t available in the U.S., Amazon.com is listing the 64 GB model for $299 and the 128 GB option for $329.
