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 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Osmo Pocket 4 is 3.6 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 3
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs -1 shots)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 12 MP)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Osmo Action 3 is 100mm shorter and 12mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4 but it is also 37mm wider.
Osmo Action 3 is 46 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 3 · 44mm Osmo Pocket 4
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 4
34 × 144 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 4
34 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
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
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Stabilization modes
Adds RockSteady, HorizonBalancing, HorizonSteady
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Action 3 supports it
Weight
145 g vs 190.5 g — lower is better
Battery capacity
1770 mAh vs 1545 mAh — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Resolution
37 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Battery runtime
240 min vs 160 min — higher is better
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
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 travel, Osmo Action 3 or Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 3 scores 7.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 145g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP and Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 3 or the Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 46 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 3: Yes. Osmo Pocket 4: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Action 3 is rated for about 160 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 4 for about 240 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 3 launched at $329 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The Osmo Action 3 is $170 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.