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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

vs

Fujifilm

X-H2S

Stacked APS-C speed flagship with 40fps and 6.2K video.

$2,499

Launch price

Released May 2022

Osmo Pocket 3 is 1.4 years newer.

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Wins

2categories

Osmo Pocket 3

Sports & Action

Wins

5categories

X-H2S

WildlifeSports & Action

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 3 wins 2 categories·X-H2S wins 3 categories
  • BX-H2S has higher Max video bit rate (720 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 660 g)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 160)
  • BX-H2S has higher Resolution (26.16 MP vs 9.4 MP)
  • BX-H2S has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 3X-H2S
Resolution9.4 MP26.16 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmAPS-C
ISO max6,40012,800
4K60 fps120 fps
IBISNo7-stop
Weight179 g660 g
Burst40 fps
Battery580 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

X-H2S

136 × 93 × 85 mm

660 g (1.46 lb / 23.28 oz)

Osmo Pocket 3 is 103mm narrower and 42mm thinner than X-H2S but it is also 47mm taller.

Osmo Pocket 3 is 481 g lighter than X-H2S.

Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 85mm X-H2S

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

X-H2S

136 × 93 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

X-H2S

136 × 85 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 3

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

X-H2S

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

3.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

Osmo Pocket 3: mount data unavailable

X-H2S

✓ more lenses

Fujifilm X

105+

native lenses available

45 first-party60 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Pocket 3X-H2S
Portrait
1.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.5Good
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Landscape
1.0Limited
5.0Fair✓ wins
Travel
3.5Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • Weight

    179 g vs 660 g — lower is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 160 — lower is better

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

Reasons to choose

X-H2S

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Automobile…

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 136.3, 92.9, 84.6

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type B, SD UHS-II, SDXC V90

  • Max video bit rate

    720 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds Apple ProRes 422 HQ, Apple ProRes 422, Apple ProRes 422 LT…

  • Resolution

    26.16 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X-H2S supports it

Both cameras share

  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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

X-H2S

Pros

  • 40fps burst
  • Stacked APS-C
  • 6.2K video
  • Great AF

Cons

  • APS-C sensor
  • Complex menus
  • Crop for some modes

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 3
X-H2S
Resolution
9.4 MP
26.16 MP2.8× more
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
Osmo Pocket 3
X-H2S
Aperture
f/2.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
X-H2S
Processor
Image processor
X-Processor 5
Osmo Pocket 3
X-H2S
ISO min (native)
50−110 less
160
ISO max (native)
6,400
12,800+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
16,000
51,200
Osmo Pocket 3
X-H2S
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Focal Plane Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Pocket 3 or X-H2S?

X-H2S scores 10.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 40fps burst captures fleeting moments.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X-H2S?

Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and X-H2S is 26.16 MP, so the X-H2S captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and X-H2S have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while X-H2S has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X-H2S?

Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and X-H2S weighs 660 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 481 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and X-H2S record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. X-H2S: 4K up to 120p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and X-H2S weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 3: No. X-H2S: Yes.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and X-H2S at $2,499. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $1,980 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.

Product images courtesy of DJI and Fujifilm press materials.