Osmo Action 6

If you shoot outdoors, run a travel vlog or want an action camera that actually improves low-light footage, the Osmo Action 6 is built around solving that problem. It brings a larger 1/1.1" square sensor and a variable f/2.0–f/4.0 aperture to a familiar dual-screen action body so you can get cleaner footage in dim conditions and more control over depth of field than previous action cams. ## What makes it worth it The variable aperture paired with the 1/1.1" sensor meaningfully improves dynamic range and low-light detail compared with smaller-sensored rivals, and DJI backs it up with 8K video and 38MP stills if you need extra resolution. The camera also includes 50GB of built-in storage and a cold-resistant design with roughly four hours of runtime in normal conditions, so you can film longer without swapping cards or worrying about brief winter sessions. Stabilisation is DJI-grade — RockSteady and HorizonSteady keep footage steady when you're moving fast, and the unit is waterproof to 20m without a case, which simplifies surf and swim use. ## Where it falls short The Essential Combo is compact but only includes a single battery, so long shoots or multisession days need spare power; some reviewers also note app availability quirks (the DJI Mimo app was removed from Google Play in some regions). 8K is useful for cropping but will create large files and isn't always necessary for everyday creators. If you want a single, weatherproof action camera that seriously improves low-light vlogging and keeps shooting in cold conditions, buy this; if you only want the cheapest splash-cam for occasional clips or need a multi-battery kit out of the box, look elsewhere.

£319