Upgrade Guide
DJI Mavic 3 Classic→DJI Osmo Action 4
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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Worthwhile
Clear improvements over the Mavic 3 Classic. Whether it justifies the cost depends on which upgrades matter most to your shooting.
What's new in the Osmo Action 4
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Weather sealingAdded — fully sealed body
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Generation1 year newer (2023 vs 2022)
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution10MP (down from 20MP — optimised for low light)
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Mavic 3 Classic | Osmo Action 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Travel | — | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Filmmaking | — | ||
| Documentary | — | ||
| Landscape | — | ||
| Underwater | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Mavic 3 Classic | Osmo Action 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,049 | £209 | |
| Released | 2022 | 2023 | ↑ |
| Sensor | — | 1/1.3-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 20MP | 10MP | ↓ |
| Video | — | 4K 120fps, 10-bit D-Log M | |
| Stabilisation | — | RockSteady 3.0 / HorizonSteady (EIS) | |
| Battery Life | — | 160 min (1080p24, DJI) | |
| Weight | — | 145g | |
| Weather Sealed | Not weather sealed | Yes | ↑ |
| Mount | Fixed lens (24 mm-eq f/2.8–11) | Fixed lens (155° FOV, f/2.8) | |
| Memory Cards | — | 1× microSD (up to 512 GB) |
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