Canon
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pocket 1-inch compact with a 24–100mm f/1.8–2.8 zoom, 4K video, Dual Pixel AF, and live streaming — a classic vlog/travel camera.
$749
Launch priceReleased Jul 2019
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 59.94 fps)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher Resolution (20.1 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- APowerShot G7 X Mark III has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 × 41 mm
304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 × 42 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 79mm shorter and 1mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 72mm wider.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 125 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark III · 42mm Osmo Pocket 3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 61 mm
Credit card
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.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
105 × 41 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
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
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105, 60.9, 41.4
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Resolution
20.1 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only PowerShot G7 X Mark III supports it
Codecs
Adds MP4
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 59.94 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Weight
179 g vs 304 g — lower is better
Max video bit rate
130 Mbps vs 120 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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.
PowerShot G7 X Mark III
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked 20.1MP sensor
- ✓24–100mm equivalent zoom (4.2×)
- ✓4K 30p and Full HD 120p
- ✓Dual Pixel CMOS AF
- ✓Live streaming support
Cons
- –Tilt-only screen (not fully articulating)
- –4K limited to 30fps
- –AF weaker than Sony ZV-1 for video
- –No built-in ND filter
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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Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, PowerShot G7 X Mark III or Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Pocket 3 scores 6.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for PowerShot G7 X Mark III — 3-axis mechanical gimbal — cinema-smooth footage in motion.
What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 3?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III is 20.1 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the PowerShot G7 X Mark III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 3?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III does not have IBIS, while Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 3?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III weighs 304 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 125 g lighter.
Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: 4K up to 29.97p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark III and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III: No. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
How much does each cost?
PowerShot G7 X Mark III launched at $749 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $230 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.