DJI
Osmo Action 3
Rugged 1/1.7-inch action camera with 4K 120p, dual touchscreens, RockSteady stabilization, and 16m waterproofing without a case.
$329
Launch priceReleased Sep 2022
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 1.1 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 3
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher Battery capacity (1770 mAh vs 1300 mAh)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
📸 Snap this size diff to shareOsmo Action 3
71 × 44 × 33 mm
145 g (0.32 lb / 5.11 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)
Osmo Action 3 is 95mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 37mm wider.
Osmo Action 3 is 34 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 3 · 42mm Osmo Pocket 3
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 3
71 × 44 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.
Osmo Action 3
71 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 42 mm
Sensor size, to scale
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
Osmo Action 3
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Action 3 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Action 3 supports it
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — higher is better
Battery capacity
1770 mAh vs 1300 mAh — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery runtime
166 min vs 160 min — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓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.
Osmo Action 3
Pros
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Dual touchscreens
- ✓16m waterproof without case
- ✓RockSteady and HorizonSteady
Cons
- –Older than Action 4/5 Pro
- –Small action-cam sensor
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
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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DJI Osmo Action 3
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Action 3 or Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 3 scores 7.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 145g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the Osmo Action 3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 34 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 3: Yes. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Action 3 is rated for about 160 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 3 for about 166 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 3 launched at $329 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Action 3 is $190 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.