DJI Osmo Nano
Exact average 85.9 · 2 printed, 6 estimated · printed scores only: 83
Image: DJI8 professional reviewers tested the DJI Osmo Nano, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and performance. Most common complaint: battery life.
Reviewed by Engadget, ZDNET, Tom's Guide and 5 more
The catch: It runs hot with the dock attached, and battery life is short.
6 of these 8 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 8 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 85Engadget
A solid first mini action cam with video quality that matches or slightly beats Insta360's rivals at a lower price.
Read Engadget review - 80ZDNET
After weeks of testing the reviewer finds it a compact, capable camera that replaced his GoPro for convenience.
Read ZDNET review - 89est.Tom's Guide
Judged one of the best tiny action cameras and a better value than the Insta360 Go Ultra, with 4K/60p and pro color options.
Read Tom's Guide review - 89est.TechRadar
A tiny modular action camera with strong stabilisation, good dynamic range and a pro-friendly colour profile at a low price.
Read TechRadar review - 89est.Expert Reviews
The reviewer calls the Nano his favourite action camera, praising image quality, stabilisation, the remote screen dock and the low price.
Read Expert Reviews review - 89est.T3
The reviewer finds the Nano a versatile, light and keenly priced wearable camera with crisp 4K/60 video and good sound.
Read T3 review - 83est.Trusted Reviews
A tiny, capable 4K action camera that costs far less than its closest rival and works well in low light.
Read Trusted Reviews review - 83est.The Independent
Picked as the best ultra-compact action camera: simple to set up, easy to use and light enough for pets.
Read The Independent review
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Common questions
Is the DJI Osmo Nano worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 8 recommend it. It runs hot with the dock attached, and battery life is short.
Do critics agree about the DJI Osmo Nano?
Critics agree: scores range from 80 (ZDNET) to 89 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 9 points across 8 reviews. Reviewers broadly agree.
What do critics dislike about the DJI Osmo Nano?
Battery life (2 of 8 reviews), Software and app (2 of 8 reviews).
What is the best alternative to the DJI Osmo Nano?
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 (critic score 90), top pick, narrowly.