DJI Action 2 - action cameras just got better

The all new DJI Action 2 sets new standards in the action camera segment

While we were waiting to see a Osmo Action 2, DJI released their all new product - the DJI Action 2 action camera. This cam really sets new standards in the segment with performance, versatility and new features. 

Being a long-time DJI fans and owning DJI Mavic Air 2 and DJI Osmo Action we just can't miss the opportunity to spend some time reviewing this awesome product. 

Now lets take a closer look at its key features and specs:

DJI Action 2 - product specifications

Dimensions

39×39×22.3 mm

Waterproof

10 m without Waterproof Case, 60 m with Waterproof Case

Number of Microphones

1

Weight

56 g

Touchscreen

1.76 inches 350 ppi

500±50 cd/m² 446×424

Camera

Sensor

1/1.7” CMOS

Lens

FOV: 155° f/2.8

ISO Range

Photo: 100-6400

Video: 100-6400

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 seconds

Video

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)

Timelapse

4K/2.7K/1080p

Intervals: 0.5/1/2/3/4/5/6/7/8/10/13/15/20/25/30/40 seconds

Duration: 5/10/20/30 minutes, 1/2/3/5 hours, ∞

Stabilization

EIS: RockSteady 2.0+HorizonSteady

* EIS is not supported when recording at 100fps or above. HorizonSteady is only available when the video resolution is 1080p (16:9) or 2.7K (16:9)

Max Video Bitrate

130 Mbps

Supported File Formats

exFAT

Photo Format

JPEG / RAW

Video Formats

MP4 (H.264 / HEVC)

Supported SD Cards

microSD (Max. 256GB)

Recommended microSD Cards

DJI Action 2 supports up to 256GB SDHC/SDXC UHS-I Speed Grade 1 or Speed Grade 3 microSD cards

Recommended models:

Samsung EVO 32GB UHS-I Speed Grade 1 microSDHC

Samsung EVO Plus 32GB UHS-I Speed Grade 1 microSDXC

SanDisk Extreme 64GB V30 A2 UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDXC

SanDisk High Endurance 32GB UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDXC

SanDisk Extreme Pro 32GB UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDXC

SanDisk Extreme 16GB UHS-I Speed Grade 3 microSDXC

Lexar 633x 16GB UHS-I Speed Grade 1 microSDHC

Audio Output

48 KHz; AAC

Battery

Type

LiPo 1S

Capacity

580 mAh

Energy

2.23 Wh

Voltage

3.85 V

Operating Temperature

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Charging Temperature

5° to 60° C (41° to 140° F)

Operating Time

70 minutes

* Tested in a laboratory environment while recording 1080p/30fps (Power Reserve) video with electronic image stabilization disabled. This figure should be used for reference only

Connection

Wi-Fi Operation Frequency Range

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 Transmit 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 Operation Frequency Range

2.400-2.4835 GHz

Bluetooth Transmit Power (EIRP)

<4 dBm

Bluetooth Protocol

BLE 5.0

Front Touchscreen Module

General

Dimensions

39×41.6×24.6 mm

Waterproof

Not waterproof without Waterproof Case, 60 m with Waterproof Case

Number of Microphones

3

Weight

64 g

Touchscreen

1.76 inches 350 ppi

500±50 cd/m² 446×424

Battery

Battery Type

LiPo 2S

Capacity

1300 mAh

Energy

5 Wh

Voltage

7.7 V

Operating Temperature

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Charging Temperature

5° to 60° C (41° to 140° F)

Operating Time

Camera Unit + Front Touchscreen Module: 160 minutes

* Tested in a laboratory environment while recording 1080p/30fps (Power Reserve) video with electronic image stabilization disabled. This figure should be used for reference only

Charging Time

Camera Unit + Front Touchscreen Module: 90 minutes

* Tested in a laboratory environment when using a 5V/2A USB adapter

Power Module

General

Dimensions

39×41.6×21.4 mm

Waterproof

Not waterproof without Waterproof Case, 60 m with Waterproof Case

Weight

56.6 g

Battery

Battery Type

LiPo 2S

Capacity

1300 mAh

Energy

5 Wh

Voltage

7.7 V

Operating Temperature

0° to 40° C (32° to 104° F)

Charging Temperature

5° to 60° C (41° to 140° F)

Operating Time

Camera Unit + Power Module: 180 minutes

* Tested in a laboratory environment while recording 1080p/30fps (Power Reserve) video with electronic image stabilization disabled. This figure should be used for reference only

Charging Time

Camera Unit + Power Module: 90 minutes

* Tested in a laboratory environment when using a 5V/2A USB adapter

DJI Action 2 - product price

The Action 2 was just released so it is not delivered to all of DJI's markets around the world. When delivered it should be offered at either $400 for the Power combo or around $520 for the Dual-screen bundle. For the European market these numbers will be pretty much the same but in Euro.

DJI Action 2 video tour

The DJI Action 2 sets very high standards in the action camera segment and Insta360 will have tough times with such strong competitor.