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One of the most versatile action cameras I've tested isn't from GoPro - and it's on sale

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DJI Osmo Action 4. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET

Multiple DJI Osmo Action 4 packages are on sale at Amazon. Both the Essential and Standard Combos have been discounted to $249, while the Adventure Combo has dropped to $349.

DJI might not be the first name on people's lips when it comes to action cameras, but the company that's better known for its drones also has a really solid line of action cameras. And its latest device, the Osmo Action 4 camera, has some very impressive tricks up its sleeve.

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So, what sets this action camera apart from the competition? Let's take a look.

First off, this is not just an action camera -- it's a pro-grade action camera.

From a hardware point of view, the Osmo Action 4 features a 1/1.3-inch image sensor that can record 4K at up to 120 frames per second (fps). This sensor is combined with a wide-angle f/2.8 aperture lens that provides an ultra-wide field of view of up to 155°. And that's wide.

Build quality and fit and finish are second to none. Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET

For when the going gets rough, the Osmo Action 4 offers 360° HorizonSteady stabilization modes, including RockSteady 3.0/3.0+ for first-person video footage and HorizonBalancing/HorizonSteady modes for horizontal shots. That's pro-grade hardware right there.

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