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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

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Osmo Pocket 4

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 price

Released Apr 2026

Osmo Pocket 4 is 2.5 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

Osmo Pocket 3

Sports & Action

Wins

5categories

Osmo Pocket 4

Sports & Action

4 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 3 wins 0 categories·Osmo Pocket 4 wins 5 categories
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 9.4 MP)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 166 min)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Max video bit rate (180 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Battery capacity (1545 mAh vs 1300 mAh)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 3Osmo Pocket 4
Resolution9.4 MP37 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max6,40012,800
4K60 fps60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight179 g190.5 g
Burst20 fps
Battery-1 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 3 front view

Osmo Pocket 3

34 × 140 × 42 mm

179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 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 4 front view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 144 × 44 mm

190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)

Osmo Pocket 3 is 5mm shorter and 2mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4.

Osmo Pocket 3 is 12 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4.

Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 44mm Osmo Pocket 4

Back view, to scale

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

Osmo Pocket 3 back view

Osmo Pocket 3

34 × 140 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo Pocket 4 back view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 144 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Osmo Pocket 3 top view

Osmo Pocket 3

34 × 42 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Osmo Pocket 4 top view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 44 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 3

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

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

Use caseOsmo Pocket 3Osmo Pocket 4
Portrait
1.0Limited
2.5Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.5Good
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Landscape
1.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
4.0Fair✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.7, 42.2

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

  • Weight

    179 g vs 190.5 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Face

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 144.2, 44.4

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC (H.265)

  • Battery runtime

    240 min vs 166 min — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    180 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO min (native)Both 50
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • 1080p max frame rateBoth 240 fps
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

Osmo Pocket 3

Pros

  • Built-in 3-axis gimbal
  • 1-inch sensor
  • Creator-friendly

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Small sensor vs ILC
  • Accessory dependent

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

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4
Resolution
9.4 MP
37 MP3.9× more
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
1-inch CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
No
Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4
Aperture
f/2.0
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4
Processor
Image processor
Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4
ISO min (native)
50
50
ISO max (native)
6,400
12,800+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
16,000
25,600
Osmo Pocket 3
Osmo Pocket 4
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 sports, Osmo Pocket 3 or Osmo Pocket 4?

Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4?

Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 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 Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4?

Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4?

Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 12 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 3: No. Osmo Pocket 4: No.

Which has better battery runtime?

Osmo Pocket 3 is rated for about 166 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 Pocket 3 launched at $519 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $20 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.