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Osmo Action 6

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

Launch price

Released Nov 2025

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Osmo Pocket 3

DJI

Osmo Pocket 3

Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.

$519

Launch price

Released Oct 2023

Osmo Action 6 is 2.1 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

Osmo Action 6

Sports & ActionTravel

Wins

1categories

Osmo Pocket 3

Sports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Action 6 wins 4 categories·Osmo Pocket 3 wins 1 categories
  • AOsmo Action 6 has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 6,400)
  • AOsmo Action 6 has higher Resolution (38 MP vs 9.4 MP)
  • BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • AOsmo Action 6 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AOsmo Action 6 has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Action 6Osmo Pocket 3
Resolution38 MP9.4 MP
Sensor1/1.1 inch13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max51,2006,400
Burst20 fps
4K120 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight149 g179 g
Battery640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Action 6 front view

Osmo Action 6

73 × 47 × 33 mm

149 g (0.33 lb / 5.26 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Osmo Pocket 3 front view

Osmo Pocket 3

34 × 140 × 42 mm

179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

Osmo Action 6 is 92mm shorter and 9mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 3 but it is also 39mm wider.

Osmo Action 6 is 30 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 3.

Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 6 · 42mm Osmo Pocket 3

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Osmo Action 6 back view

Osmo Action 6

73 × 47 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo Pocket 3 back view

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 6 top view

Osmo Action 6

73 × 33 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo Pocket 3 top view

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

Use caseOsmo Action 6Osmo Pocket 3
Portrait
2.5Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Sports & Action
8.5Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
4.0Fair
Landscape
3.5Limited✓ wins
1.0Limited
Travel
8.0Excellent✓ wins
3.5Limited
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Action 6

  • Stabilization modes

    Adds RockSteady 3.0, RockSteady 3.0+, HorizonBalancing…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 72.8, 47.2, 33.1

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Resolution

    38 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Osmo Action 6 supports it

  • 4K max frame rate

    120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only Osmo Action 6 supports it

  • Max video bit rate

    200 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — 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

  • Codecs

    Adds H.264

Both cameras share

  • 1080p max frame rateBoth 240 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Action 6
Osmo Pocket 3
Resolution
38 MP4× more
9.4 MP
Sensor type
1/1.1-inch CMOS
1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
1/1.1 inch
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
Osmo Action 6
Osmo Pocket 3
Aperture
f/2.0-f/4.0
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm
Field of view
155 °
Osmo Action 6
Osmo Pocket 3
Processor
Image processor
Image processor
Osmo Action 6
Osmo Pocket 3
ISO min (native)
100
50−50 less
ISO max (native)
51,200+3 stops
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
51,200
16,000
Osmo Action 6
Osmo Pocket 3
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec

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 0.0/10 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.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Action 6 and Osmo Pocket 3?

Osmo Action 6 uses Electronic image stabilization (electronic), while Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

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 runtime?

Osmo Action 6 is rated for about 240 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 3 for about 166 minutes, giving the Osmo Action 6 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.

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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.