Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
EOS R1 is 9 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 6,400)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Resolution (24.2 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AEOS R1 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 × 42 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
EOS R1 is 124mm wider, 10mm taller, and 45mm thicker than Osmo Pocket 3.
EOS R1 is 741 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 42mm Osmo Pocket 3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Osmo Pocket 3: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Resolution
24.2 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Eye AF
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 920 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Both cameras share
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or Osmo Pocket 3?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Osmo Pocket 3?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the EOS R1 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Osmo Pocket 3 have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Osmo Pocket 3?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 741 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the EOS R1 and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $5,780 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.