DJI
Osmo Nano
Ultra-compact modular action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 35MP stills, 4K 60p video, 4K 120fps slow motion, and a Multifunctional Vision Dock.
$299
Released Sep 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 Nano is 1.8 years newer.
Wins
Osmo Nano
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
7 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Nano has higher Resolution (35 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Nano has lower Weight (52 g vs 179 g)
- BOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Nano has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 16,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Nano
57 × 30 × 28 mm
52 g (0.11 lb / 1.83 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Osmo Nano is 82mm narrower, 13mm shorter, and 6mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 3.
Osmo Nano is 127 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 28mm Osmo Nano · 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 Nano
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 57.3, 29.5, 28
Resolution
35 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Weight
52 g vs 179 g — lower is better
Weather sealing
Only Osmo Nano supports it
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 16,000 — 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
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 6 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 15 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 60 frames
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Osmo Nano
Pros
- ✓52g camera body
- ✓1/1.3-inch sensor
- ✓4K 120fps slow motion
- ✓10m waterproof camera body
Cons
- –Dock is only IPX4
- –Fixed ultra-wide lens
- –Smaller battery in camera body
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 travel, Osmo Nano or Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Nano scores 8.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 52g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Nano and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Nano is 35 MP and Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP, so the Osmo Nano captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Nano and Osmo Pocket 3 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Nano does not have IBIS, while osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Nano or the Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Nano reaches 15 fps electronic. Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Nano and Osmo Pocket 3?
Osmo Nano weighs 52 g and Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g, so the Osmo Nano is 127 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Nano and Osmo Pocket 3 record 4K video?
Osmo Nano: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Nano and Osmo Pocket 3 weather sealed?
Osmo Nano: Yes. Osmo Pocket 3: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Nano and 640 shots for the Osmo Pocket 3, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Nano launched at $299 and Osmo Pocket 3 at $519. The Osmo Nano is $220 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.