Osmo Action 3 Standard
5/5 - (272 votes)

Specs

Featuring a 1/1.7” sensor that captures up to 4K/120fps video along with a 155° FOV and a new generation of stabilization – there’s never been a better time to take action.

Combine that with over 2.5 hours of continuous battery life and a newly-designed mounting system that makes transitioning between mounts and orientations easier than ever, and this camera is ready to ignite any moment.

General

  • Dimensions (L×W×H)
  • 70.5×44.2×32.8 mm
  • Weight
  • 145 g
  • Waterproof
  • 16 m [1] without Waterproof Case, 60 m with Waterproof Case
  • Number of Microphones
  • 3
  • Touchscreens
  • Front Screen: 1.4-inch 326 ppi 320×320
    Rear Screen: 2.25-inch 326 ppi 360×640
    Front/Rear Screen Brightness: 750±50 cd/m²
  • Supported SD Cards
  • microSD (up to 256 GB)
  • Recommended microSD Cards
  • Recommended models: 
    SanDisk Extreme 32GB V30 A2 UHS-I Speed Grade 3
    SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB V30 A2 UHS-I Speed Grade 3
    Kingston Canvas Go!Plus 64GB UHS-I Speed Grade 3
    Kingston Canvas Go!Plus 128GB UHS-I Speed Grade 3
    Kingston Canvas React Plus 64GB UHS-II Speed Grade 3
    Kingston Canvas React Plus 128GB UHS-II Speed Grade 3
    Kingston Canvas React Plus 256GB UHS-II Speed Grade 3
    Samsung Pro Plus 256GB V30 A2 UHS-I Speed Grade 3

Camera

  • Sensor
  • 1/1.7-inch CMOS
  • Lens
  • FOV: 155°
    Aperture: f/2.8
    Focus Range: 0.3 m to ∞
  • ISO Range
  • Photo: 100-12800
    Video: 100-12800
  • Electronic Shutter Speed
  • Photo: 1/8000-30 s
    Video: 1/8000 s to the limit of frames per second
  • Max Photo Resolution
  • 4000×3000
  • Zoom
  • Digital Zoom
    Photo: 4x
    Video: 2x (> 60fps), 3x (≤ 60fps, HorizonSteady On), 4x (≤ 60fps, HorizonSteady Off)
    Slow Motion/Timelapse: Not available
  • Still Photography Modes
  • Single: 12 MP
    Countdown: Off/0.5/1/2/3/5/10 s
  • Standard Recording
  • 4K (4:3): 4096×3072@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
    4K (16:9): 3840×2160@100/120fps
    4K (16:9): 3840×2160@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
    2.7K (4:3): 2688×2016@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
    2.7K (16:9): 2688×1512@100/120fps
    2.7K (16:9): 2688×1512@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
    1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@100/120/200/240fps
    1080p (16:9): 1920×1080@24/25/30/48/50/60fps
  • Slow Motion
  • 4K: 4x (120fps)
    2.7K: 4x (120fps)
    1080p: 8x (240fps), 4x (120fps)
  • Hyperlapse
  • 4K/2.7K/1080p: Auto/×2/×5/×10/×15/×30
  • Timelapse
  • 4K/2.7K/1080p@30fps
    Intervals: 0.5/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/10/13/15/20/25/30/40 s
    Duration: 5/10/20/30 mins, 1/2/3/5 hours, ∞
  • Stabilization
  • EIS [2]
    RockSteady 3.0
    HorizonBalancing
    HorizonSteady
  • Max Video Bitrate
  • 130 Mbps
  • Supported File System
  • exFAT
  • Photo Format
  • JPEG/RAW
  • Video Format
  • MP4 (H.264/HEVC)
  • Built-in Storage Capacity
  • The camera does not have built-in storage, but storage capacity can be expanded by inserting a microSD card.
  • Audio Output
  • 48 kHz; AAC

Battery

  • Type
  • LiPo 1S
  • Capacity
  • 1770 mAh
  • Energy
  • 6.8 Wh
  • Voltage
  • 3.85 V
  • Operating Temperature
  • -20° to 45° C (-4° to 113° F)
  • Charging Temperature
  • 5° to 40° C (41° to 104° F)
  • Operating Time
  • 160 mins [3]

Connection

  • Wi-Fi Operating Frequency
  • 2.400-2.4835 GHz
    5.150-5.250 GHz
    5.725-5.850 GHz
  • Wi-Fi Protocol
  • 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
  • Wi-Fi Transmission Power (EIRP)
  • 2.4 GHz: < 16 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC)
    5.1 GHz: < 14 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC/MIC)
    5.8 GHz: < 14 dBm (FCC/CE/SRRC)
  • Bluetooth Operating Frequency
  • 2.400-2.4835 GHz
  • Bluetooth Transmission Power (EIRP)
  • 4 dBm
  • Bluetooth Protocol
  • BLE 5.0

Footnotes

1. Before use, close the battery compartment cover and the USB-C port cover, and tighten the Lens Protective Cover. It is recommended to install the Waterproof Case for long-duration underwater shooting or in environments with high water impacts or pressure. Osmo Action 3 and its Waterproof Case have an IP68 waterproof rating. Do not use the camera in hot springs or expose it to corrosive liquids. 
2. EIS is not supported in Slow Motion and Timelapse modes. HorizonSteady is only available when the video resolution is 1080p (16:9) or 2.7K (16:9) with a frame rate of 60fps or below. HorizonBalancing is only available when the video resolution is 1080p (16:9), 2.7K (16:9), or 4K (16:9) with a frame rate of 60 fps or below. 
3. Tested in a 25° C (77° F) laboratory environment while recording 1080p/30fps video with EIS disabled and the screens off, and should be used for reference only.

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5 /5
Based on 4 ratings

Reviewed by 4 users

    • 2 days ago

    the battery is built-in, but it seems to last a good while. And hey, it’s rechargeable, so at least you don’t have to worry about constantly buying new batteries!

    • 5 days ago

    I’m impressed by the battery life! But is it replaceable or built-in?

    • 6 days ago

    from what I’ve read, it performs pretty well in low light thanks to its wide ISO range. Plus, with that f/2.8 aperture, you should get some decent shots even when the lighting isn’t ideal.

    • 1 week ago

    Damn, this camera seems packed with features! But I’m curious, how does it handle low-light conditions?

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