DJI
Osmo Action 6
Flagship DJI action camera with 1/1.1-inch CMOS sensor, variable f/2.0-f/4.0 lens, 8K 30p video, 4K 120p, 38MP stills, and 20m waterproofing.
$379
Released Nov 2025
DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Osmo Action 6 is 2.1 years newer.
Wins
Osmo Action 6
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
3 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher Resolution (38 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 16,000)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo Action 6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Action 6
73 × 47 × 33 mm
149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Osmo Action 6 is 67mm narrower than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 5mm taller.
Osmo Action 6 is 30 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 6 · 34mm Osmo Pocket 3
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 6
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1
Resolution
38 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 16,000 — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Action 6 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓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 6
Pros
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓1/1.1-inch sensor
- ✓Variable f/2.0-f/4.0 aperture
- ✓20m waterproof without case
Cons
- –8K has mode limitations
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Small sensor vs compact cameras
Osmo Pocket 3
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓1-inch sensor
- ✓Creator-friendly
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –Small sensor vs ILC
- –Accessory dependent
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Action 6 or Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 6 scores 6.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 6 is 38 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the Osmo Action 6 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 3 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 6 does not have IBIS, while osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 6 or the Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 6 reaches 20 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Action 6 weighs 149 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Action 6 is 30 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
Osmo Action 6: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
Osmo Action 6: Yes. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 6 and 640 shots for the Osmo Pocket 3, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 6 launched at $379 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Action 6 is $140 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.