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 4P
Dual-lens pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch wide and 1/1.28-inch tele sensors, 37MP stills, 4K/240fps slow motion, 103GB built-in storage, and 210-min battery.
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Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Osmo Pocket 4P is 3.8 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 3
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 12 MP)
- BOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo Action 3 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Action 3 has lower Weight (145 g vs 230 g)
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 4P
34 × 160 × 63 mm
230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
Osmo Action 3 is 115mm shorter and 31mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4P but it is also 37mm wider.
Osmo Action 3 is 85 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4P.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 3 · 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Action 3 supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Action 3 supports it
Weight
145 g vs 230 g — lower is better
Battery capacity
1770 mAh vs 1545 mAh — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4P
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 159.5, 63.3
Resolution
37 MP vs 12 MP — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better
Battery runtime
210 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 4P
Pros
- ✓Dual 20mm + 60mm equivalent lenses
- ✓4K/240fps wide-lens slow motion
- ✓37MP stills with 9x photo zoom
- ✓103GB built-in storage + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed dual-lens system
- –Price not yet listed on DJI specs page
Decided which one is right for you?
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DJI Osmo Action 3
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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 4P?
Osmo Action 3 scores 7.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — 145g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P?
Osmo Action 3 is 12 MP and Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P?
Osmo Action 3 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P?
Osmo Action 3 weighs 145 g and Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g, so the Osmo Action 3 is 85 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P record 4K video?
Osmo Action 3: 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 3 and Osmo Pocket 4P weather sealed?
Osmo Action 3: Yes. Osmo Pocket 4P: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Action 3 is rated for about 160 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 4P for about 210 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 4P the edge.
How much does the Osmo Action 3 cost?
Osmo Action 3 launched at $329.
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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.