DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro drops to €243 on AliExpress for its 16th anniversary

DJI’s Osmo Action 5 Pro is an outstanding action camera, thanks to both its compact build and its strong technical credentials. Better still, AliExpress has dropped the price to under €245 to celebrate the retailer’s anniversary.

For its 16th anniversary, AliExpress is marking the occasion with a special premium event. In terms of both the discounts on offer and the calibre of the products selected, it sits at Black Friday level. That upmarket positioning has been drawing plenty of attention since the campaign launched on Monday morning.

AliExpress 16th-anniversary deal: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro at €243

Among the standout bargains, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is available for the eye-catching price of €243 instead of €349 when you use the code FRAS30 or ASFR30. With this discount, the retailer is also highlighting a “Best Price Guarantee”, meaning it claims you won’t find it cheaper on other ecommerce sites. Even Amazon can’t match this price, so it’s hard to ignore the value on offer here.

Delivery, warranty and returns included with AliExpress

AliExpress also bundles several practical perks into the order: the Osmo Action 5 Pro is shipped free of charge and quickly from France. Delivery typically takes only a few days, and you also benefit from DJI’s two-year manufacturer’s warranty, the option to pay in four interest-free instalments via PayPal, and a 15-day return window with a full refund.

DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: an action camera that takes on GoPro

Designed as a premium action camera, the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is built to compete head-on with the latest GoPro models. It aims for professional image quality while keeping a compact, rugged form factor. The camera retains the range’s familiar rectangular shape, with a shock-resistant body that’s waterproof to around 20 m without a separate housing. It measures 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8 mm and weighs 146 g, making it easy to keep light on your kit and simple to mount on a helmet, handlebars, or a chest harness.

On the display side, this version features two high-brightness OLED touchscreens: a 2.5-inch rear panel rated at over 1,000 nits, plus a 1.5-inch front screen that’s particularly handy for vlogging and framing yourself to camera.

Sensor, photo performance and video formats

The Osmo Action 5 Pro relies on a 1/1.3-inch CMOS sensor delivering 40 MP, with 2.4 μm photosites and a claimed dynamic range of roughly 13.5 stops. Put simply, that setup is intended to preserve more detail in both highlights and shadows.

For video, the camera records up to 4K 120 fps in 16:9 or 4:3, and it can push to 2.7K 140 fps or 1080p 240 fps for especially smooth slow motion. It also supports advanced profiles such as 10-bit D-Log M and HLG, giving you more flexibility for grading in post-production.

Still photos can be captured at 40 MP, with an ultra-wide field of view of about 155° and an aperture around f/2.8-a combination well suited to high-action shooting as well as sweeping landscapes.

Stabilisation and specialist shooting modes

Stabilisation on the Osmo Action 5 Pro is built around RockSteady 3.0, HorizonSteady, and HorizonBalancing. These technologies are designed to smooth out jolts and keep the horizon level, even during full rotations or abrupt movements. Depending on the mode, stabilisation works up to 4K 60 fps, while the most intensive option runs in 2.7K and 1080p with a heavier crop-trading some framing for very fluid results in mountain biking, skiing, or motorsports.

For low light and light trails, DJI includes dedicated options such as Hyperlapse, Timelapse, Night, and Super Night, each tailored to those scenarios.

Battery life, charging, storage and ecosystem

Battery performance is among the best in its class. The 1,950 mAh battery allows the Osmo Action 5 Pro to reach up to 4 hours of continuous recording in 4K 30 fps under optimal conditions. DJI also highlights resilience when filming in harsh environments, whether in the cold (down to about –20 °C) or in hot weather.

Charging is handled via USB-C, and various bundles (such as Standard and Adventure, among others) can include multi-chargers or extra batteries for extended shooting days.

Inside, the Osmo Action 5 Pro uses a powerful chip to keep menus highly responsive, and it adds AI-driven subject tracking and centring, along with scene-recognition features that automatically adjust exposure and noise processing. It also offers comfortable internal storage, backed up by a microSD card slot supporting up to 1 TB, letting you record for long stretches without constantly swapping cards.

Finally, the camera works with a broad range of DJI accessories (including DJI microphones, extreme batteries, and multiple mounting options) and can be controlled through the mobile app for live preview, fast transfers, and firmware updates. At this reduced price, it’s easy to see why stock could disappear quickly.