DJI Osmo Nano — Tiny detachable action cam (summary & verdict)

DJI’s Osmo Nano is a truly small, lightweight modular action camera: a detachable magnetic camera module plus a Vision Dock screen. It aims to compete with Insta360’s tiny cams by prioritizing portability while delivering strong video quality.

Quick summary

• Detachable magnetic camera + Vision Dock display (can mount forward or backward)
• Sensor: 1/1.3″; Lens: ultra-wide (143° FOV, dewarped option)
• Video: up to 4K60, 120 fps slow motion; 10-bit color and D-LogM support
• Waterproof to 10m (33 ft) when used as the standalone camera
• Internal storage options: 64GB or 128GB
• Battery: 530mAh (camera) + 1300mAh (Dock). DJI claims up to 90 min (camera) / 200 min (with Dock) at 1080p24; expect far less at 4K60 (around ~35–49 min in testing)

Highlights

– Excellent daytime and low-light video for its size thanks to the larger sensor and improved color tuning. 10-bit capture and D-LogM allow flexible grading.
– Extremely light (camera ~52 g) and wearable: clips, hat mount, lanyard — good for POV/headcam use.
– Magnetic two-way Dock allows forward or vlogging-facing setup; Dock can control camera wirelessly up to ~10 m.

Limitations

• Battery drains quickly at 4K60; camera may overheat on long 4K recordings.
• No USB-C on the camera — charging requires the Dock.
• App editing (DJI Mimo) lags behind competitors (Insta360 Studio & Shot Lab) in features and AI tools.
• Some ergonomic steps (detaching/reattaching the Dock) are less smooth than rival flip systems.

Price & availability

European pricing reported: €279 (64GB combo) and €309 (128GB combo), both including the Vision Dock and accessories. DJI hasn’t officially launched the Nano in the US at the time of the review, though it’s featured on DJI’s US site in some markets — retail availability may follow soon.

Where to find it

Search on Amazon (affiliate search link): https://www.amazon.com/s?k=DJI+Osmo+Nano&tag=f1rede-20

Verdict

The Osmo Nano is a strong first attempt from DJI at the tiny, wearable action-cam format: it delivers very good video and a flexible magnetic design at a competitive European price. It still trails rivals in app-based editing, some ergonomics, and battery life at high-res settings, but for creators wanting the smallest high-quality POV camera, it’s a compelling option.

Source: summary based on recent hands-on reviews (original review on Engadget; no RSS link included).

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