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- Osmo Action 3 vs HERO12 Black
DJI Osmo Action 3 vs GoPro HERO12 Black
What Osmo Action 3 does better (5) and where HERO12 Black wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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8.6Video9.1
5.6Photo7.2
8.7Ruggedness8.1
8.3Features8.8
Dimensions
Size comparison
Osmo Action 3HERO12 Black
| Osmo Action 3 | HERO12 Black | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 44.2 mm | 50.8 mm | −6.6 mm |
| Width | 70.5 mm | 71.8 mm | −1.3 mm |
| Depth | 32.8 mm | 33.6 mm | −0.8 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 154 g | −9 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Osmo Action 3 better than HERO12 Black?
- Waterproof without case16 m vs 10 m+60%
- Sensor size (optical format)0.59″ vs 0.53″+12%
- Weight145 g vs 154 g+6%
- Battery capacity1,770 mAh vs 1,720 mAh+3%
- Depth32.8 mm vs 33.6 mm+2%
Why is HERO12 Black better than Osmo Action 3?
- Max video resolution4K vs 5.3K
- Photo resolution12 MP vs 27 MP2.2×
- Main screen size2.25″ vs 2.3″+2%
- Aperturef/2.8 vs f/2.5+12%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design & durability | ||
| Weight | 145 g | 154 g |
| Width | 70.5 mm | 71.8 mm |
| Height | 44.2 mm | 50.8 mm |
| Depth | 32.8 mm | 33.6 mm |
| Waterproof without case | 16 m | 10 m |
| Waterproof with housing | 60 m | — |
| Min operating temperature | -20 °C | — |
| Max operating temperature | 45 °C | — |
| Video | ||
| Max video resolution | 4K | 5.3K |
| 4K frame rate (max) | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| Max frame rate (slow motion) | 240 fps | 240 fps |
| Max video bitrate | 130 Mbps | — |
| Log colour profile | — | Yes |
| HDR video | Yes | Yes |
| H.265 / HEVC | Yes | — |
| Timelapse / hyperlapse | Yes | Yes |
| Pre-recording (HindSight / Pre-Rec) | — | Yes |
| Sensor & photo | ||
| Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/1.9" |
| Sensor size (optical format) | 0.59″ | 0.53″ |
| Photo resolution | 12 MP | 27 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.5 |
| Max field of view | 155° | 156° |
| RAW photos | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilisation | ||
| Stabilisation system | RockSteady 3.0, RockSteady+, HorizonBalancing | — |
| Electronic image stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| 360° horizon lock | Yes | — |
| Screens | ||
| Front screen | Yes | Yes |
| Main screen size | 2.25″ | 2.3″ |
| Front screen size | 1.4″ | — |
| Touchscreen | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Microphones | 3 | 3 |
| External microphone support | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 1,770 mAh | 1,720 mAh |
| Battery energy | 6.8 Wh | — |
| Battery life (recording) | 160 min | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Webcam mode | — | Yes |
| Live streaming | Yes | — |
| Storage & features | ||
| microSD card slot | Yes | Yes |
| Max memory card | 256 GB | — |
| Voice control | Yes | Yes |
