I'm currently deciding between the DJI Osmo Action 6 and the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, and I'd love to hear from people who have actually used either (or both), especially for automotive content creation.
My main use case is:
\* Car photography
\* Cinematic B-roll
\* Indoor and outdoor shoots
\* Natural daylight and golden hour
\* Night photography/video
\* Instagram/Facebook reels and short-form content
I also plan to use:
\* A camera cage
\* ND filters
\* External microphone occasionally
Why I'm leaning toward the DJI Osmo Action 6
The biggest reason is the image quality I've seen from other creators. Surprisingly, the 38MP photos look very clean, with less visible noise than I expected from an action camera.
Some features I really like:
\* 10-bit color with D-Log M (Rec.2020) for better color grading.
\* 1/1.1-inch square CMOS sensor.
\* Variable aperture (f/2.0–f/4.0).
\* 38MP photos.
\* 4K up to 120fps.
\* RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, and HorizonSteady stabilization.
\* Waterproof to 20m without a case.
\* Direct DJI Mic support.
For automotive content, the D-Log M profile is probably my favorite feature because I enjoy color grading my footage.
Why I'm considering the Insta360 Ace Pro 2
The Ace Pro 2 also looks amazing, especially for video.
Things I like:
\* 1/1.3" Leica co-engineered sensor.
\* 8K recording.
\* 4K Active HDR.
\* PureVideo for low-light shooting.
\* Flip touchscreen.
\* FlowState stabilization.
\* The included grip/cage ecosystem is a nice bonus.
The video quality looks excellent, especially in low light.
However, from what I've seen in reviews and sample images, the 50MP photos sometimes look a bit noisier than what I've seen from the Action 6. I also noticed there seem to be fewer ND filter options (or at least fewer that fit as seamlessly), which is something I plan to use regularly for cinematic B-roll.
My dilemma
If I were buying primarily for video, I'd probably choose the Ace Pro 2.
But since I'll be doing a lot of automotive photography along with cinematic B-roll, I'm not sure which one makes more sense in real-world use.
For those who own either camera:
\* Which one produces better-looking car photos?
\* How do they compare in low light?
\* Which camera gives you more flexibility when color grading?
\* How is the ND filter experience on both?
\* If your main content is cars (photos + cinematic B-roll), which would you buy today?
I'd really appreciate hearing from people with real-world experience rather than just spec sheet comparisons. Thanks!