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Osmo Pocket 3

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

$519

Released Oct 2023

vs

Fujifilm

X100V

Previous-gen fixed 23mm f/2 street camera — still hugely popular and hard to find.

$1,399

Released Feb 2020

Osmo Pocket 3 is 3.8 years newer.

Wins

6categories

Osmo Pocket 3

Wins

3categories

X100V

Sports & ActionTravel

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 3 wins 3 categories·X100V wins 2 categories
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher RAW buffer depth (60 frames vs 17 frames)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 160)
  • BX100V has higher Resolution (26.1 MP vs 9.4 MP)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 478 g)
  • BX100V has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 3X100V
Resolution9.4 MP26.1 MP
Sensor1 inchAPS-C
ISO max16,00012,800
Burst15 fps30 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight179 g478 g
Battery640 shots350 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 3

140 × 42 × 34 mm

179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)

X100V

128 × 75 × 53 mm

478 g (1.05 lb / 16.86 oz)

Osmo Pocket 3 is 33mm shorter and 20mm thinner than X100V but it is also 12mm wider.

Osmo Pocket 3 is 299 g lighter than X100V.

Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 53mm X100V

Sensor size, to scale

X100V

23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

367 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Pocket 3X100V
Portrait
1.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
4.0Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
1.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
5.5Fair
7.0Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.0Limited
6.5Good✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 3

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • RAW buffer depth

    60 frames vs 17 frames — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 160 — lower is better

  • Weight

    179 g vs 478 g — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    640 shots vs 350 shots — higher is better

  • ISO max (native)

    16,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better

Reasons to choose

X100V

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 128, 74.8, 53.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Resolution

    26.1 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only X100V supports it

  • Burst (electronic)

    30 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better

  • Weather sealing

    Only X100V supports it

  • Microphone jack (3.5mm)

    Only X100V supports it

  • Burst (mechanical)

    11 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Max video bit rateBoth 200 Mbps
  • 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 Pocket 3

Pros

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

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • Small sensor vs ILC
  • Accessory dependent

X100V

Pros

  • Classic design
  • Leaf shutter
  • Film simulations
  • Proven street camera

Cons

  • Superseded by X100VI
  • Fixed lens
  • No IBIS

Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 3
X100V
Resolution
9.4 MP
26.1 MP2.8× more
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4
Sensor size
1 inch
23.5 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
Osmo Pocket 3
X100V
AF system
Contrast detection AF
Intelligent Hybrid AF (TTL contrast AF / TTL phase detection AF)
AF points / zones
425
AF frame coverage
100 %
AF low-light limit
-5 EV
Eye AF
No
Yes
Animal / bird AF
No
No
Subject recognition
Osmo Pocket 3
X100V
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps
11 fps+83%
Burst (electronic)
15 fps
30 fps2× more
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Yes
Yes
RAW buffer depth
60 frames3.5× more
17 frames
Osmo Pocket 3
X100V
Max resolution
4K UHD
4K
4K max frame rate
60 fps2× more
30 fps
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps
200 Mbps
Internal RAW video
No
No
Log profile
Standard profiles
F-Log
Codecs
H.264
H.264
Osmo Pocket 3
X100V
Weight
179 g−299 g less
478 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
139.7 × 42.2 × 33.5 mm
128 × 74.8 × 53.3 mm
Weather sealing
No
Yes

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 3 or X100V?

X100V scores 5.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 26.1MP — solid resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X100V?

Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and X100V is 26.1 MP, so the X100V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and X100V have in-body image stabilization?

Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while x100V does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the X100V?

Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. X100V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X100V?

Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and X100V weighs 478 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 299 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and X100V record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. X100V: 4K up to 30p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and X100V weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 3: No. X100V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 350 shots for the X100V, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and X100V at $1,399. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $880 less.

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