Akaso Brave 8 Lite vs DJI Osmo Action 3

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Overview of the Akaso Brave 8 Lite

Akaso Brave 8 Lite☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★Akaso Brave 8 Lite
Akaso's 2024 budget action camera: 4K HDR video
The Akaso Brave 8 Lite offers a very decent action camera experience at less than half the cost of a GoPro. As a budget action camera, there are indeed some limitations like subpar image stabilization and poor low light performance, but it will suit most people's needs at an affordable pricepoint.
  • Pros
  • Great value for money
  • Lightweight
  • HDR video
  • Cons
  • Low light video
  • Fragile build
  • Lacking image stabilization

Overview of the DJI Osmo Action 3

DJI Osmo Action 3☆☆☆☆☆★★★★★DJI Osmo Action 3
DJI's 2022 premium action camera: 4K120fps video
The DJI Osmo Action 3 was released in 2022 and while it is a few years old, it offers incredible 4K120fps video at a very affordable price. It's successor, the DJI Osmo Action 4 is mostly an incremental improvement, making the Action 3 a great budget friendly action camera.
  • Pros
  • 4K120fps footage
  • Freeze-proof
  • Good image stabilization
  • 52ft / 16m waterproof without case
  • Cons
  • Older model

Comparison of the Brave 8 Lite vs the Action 3

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Video performance

The Brave 8 Lite and the Action 3 both offer HDR video. Both cameras feature slomo video. The two cameras have image stabilization.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
DJI Osmo Action 3
4K video at 60fps
Max resolution
4K video at 120fps
4k 30fps
HDR video
4K
8x
Maximum slow motion
8x at 1080p
EIS 4.0 & SuperSmooth
Stabilization
RockSteady 3.0
Why it matters: A high resolution will give you crisp footage but also allow you to reframe your video without losing too much quality. A higher framerate (fps) will result in smoother video and is important when filming action scenes or fast moving subjects. Image stabilization is a crucial feature for an action camera, as it removes camera shake, vibrations, rotation and other movements that deteriorate your final footage.

Battery life

The Action 3 offers a slightly better battery capacity. Both cameras have removable batteries.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
DJI Osmo Action 3
1550mAh
Battery capacity
1770mAh
Removable
Removable battery
Removable
90min for 4k 60fps
Battery life
160min at 1080p
Why battery life matters: Nothing worse than running out of battery just before capturing the best footage of the day! A long battery life is reassuring and convenient when shooting footage outdoors where options to charge are limited. Even the use of a power bank can be tedious or simply impossible like when filming watersports. Having removable batteries allows battery swapping on the go which further extends your runtime.

Storage

Neither camera features built-in storage. Both the Brave 8 Lite and the Action 3 support SD cards.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
DJI Osmo Action 3
No built-in storage
Built-in storage
No built-in storage
microSDXC
Storage format
microSD
Feature missing
Maximun storage supported
256GB
Why storage matters: High quality footage can quickly take up lots of space and insufficient storage can soon be frustrating. Having a large amount of storage and the possiblity to extend it or swap SD cards while on a outing will ensure you will always be able to capture the footage you want. However, smaller, wearable action cameras often rely on built-in storage because of their small size.

Weight and size

The two cameras are of similar size. The Brave 8 Lite weighs a little less than the Action 3.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
DJI Osmo Action 3
1.38in x 2.56in x 1.77in / 35mm x 65mm x 45mm
Dimensions
2.78in x 1.74in x 1.29in / 70.5mm x 44.2mm x 32.8mm
4.02oz / 114g
Weight
5.11oz / 145g
Why size and weight matter: Weight is important for action cameras because we often mount them on helmets, or hold them at the end of a selfie stick while moving. Therefore a heavier camera can be difficult or uncomfortable to film with. Weight is even more crucial for certain sports like road cycling or running.

Waterproofing and usage conditions

The Action 3 is a lot more waterproof. The Action 3 is a lot more waterproof when using a diving case.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
DJI Osmo Action 3
33ft / 10m
Waterproof
52ft / 16m
131ft / 40m
Waterproof with diving case
197ft / 60m
Feature missing
Min operating temperature
-4°F / -20°C
Feature missing
Max operating temperature
113°F / 45°C
Why it matters: Most action cameras are waterproof for accidental splashing or use above water, but if you plan on Snorkeling or Scuba Diving, we recommend choosing a camera which offers a diving case and always using it for underwater footage. If you plan on filming Snowboarding, Skiing or other wintersports in extremely cold conditions, you should pick a camera that is rated for those temperatures, most cameras are only rated down to 14°F / -10°C. Many action cameras are prone to overheating, even in ordinary conditions, so if you plan on filming in hot environments, you should choose a camera that can function at high temperatures.

Camera and sensor technology

The Brave 8 Lite offers a slightly higher resolution. The field of view of the Brave 8 Lite is a little better than the Action 3's.
Akaso Brave 8 Lite
DJI Osmo Action 3
20MP
Pixels
12MP
166°
Field of view
155°
Feature missing
Video bite rate
130Mbps
Why it matters: A higher amount of pixels will offer better quality footage and higher resolution photos. A higher field of view means that the camera captures over a wider angle and therefore more action can be seen in the final footage. Some cameras require accessories to enable the maximum FOV. A higher bitrate at a similar resolution will offer higher quality video.

Camera settings

Akaso Brave 8 Lite
DJI Osmo Action 3
Feature missing
ISO range
100-12800
Feature missing
Exposure Compensation
+/-4
Why these settings matter: The ISO range and exposure compensation settings will mostly allow you to tweak your action camera for low light situations.

Akaso Brave 8 Lite versus DJI Osmo Action 3 specifications

NameAkaso Brave 8 LiteDJI Osmo Action 3
Year of release20242022
Width1.38in / 35mm2.78in / 70.5mm
Height2.56in / 65mm1.74in / 44.2mm
Depth1.77in / 45mm1.29in / 32.8mm
Weight4.02oz / 114g5.11oz / 145g
Waterproof33ft / 10m52ft / 16m
Waterproof with diving case131ft / 40m197ft / 60m
Min operating temperature--4°F / -20°C
Max operating temperature-113°F / 45°C
Battery capacity1550mAh1770mAh
Removable batteryYesYes
Battery life90min for 4k 60fps160min at 1080p
Charging time-49min
Storage formatmicroSDXCmicroSD
Storage rating requiredUHS-3V30 or UHS-3
Maximun storage supported-256GB
Rear screen size2in-
Front screen size0.96in-
Field of view166°155°
Sensor1/2.3" CMOS1/1.7"
Pixels20MP12MP
ApertureF2.8F2.8
ISO range-100-12800
Video zoom5x-
Color Depth8bit10bit
Video bite rate-130Mbps
Exposure Compensation-+/-4
360-degree videoNoNo
4K video60fps120fps
2.7K video-120fps
1080p video60fps240fps
Slow motion at 4K-4
Maximum slow motion8x8x at 1080p
HDR video4k 30fps4K
StabilizationEIS 4.0 & SuperSmoothRockSteady 3.0
Video formatH.264 (MP4)H.264 (MP4)
Live streaming-No
Timelapse modeYesYes
Starlapse mode-Yes
Timeshift modeYesYes
Loop recording modeYesYes
Subject tracking-No
Photo burst modeYesNo
RAW format supportedYesYes
Microphones-3
Stereo audio-Yes
Noise reductionYesYes
Audio format-aac
Audio inputAkaso external mic-
Wifi5G802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth-BLE 5.0
USBType-C USBType-C USB
GPS integrated-No
Voice commandsYesYes
Remote controlIncluded-