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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

X70

Pocketable APS-C compact with a fixed 28mm-equivalent f/2.8 lens and tilting touchscreen.

$699

Launch price

Released Jan 2016

Osmo Pocket 3 is 7.8 years newer.

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Wins

4categories

Osmo Pocket 3

Sports & Action

Wins

1categories

X70

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 3 wins 4 categories·X70 wins 1 categories
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 200)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Max video bit rate (130 Mbps vs 36 Mbps)
  • AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 340 g)
  • BX70 has higher Resolution (16.3 MP vs 9.4 MP)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 3X70
Resolution9.4 MP16.3 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmAPS-C
ISO max6,4006,400
4K60 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight179 g340 g
Burst8 fps
Battery330 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

X70

113 × 64 × 44 mm

340 g (0.75 lb / 11.99 oz)

Osmo Pocket 3 is 79mm narrower and 2mm thinner than X70 but it is also 75mm taller.

Osmo Pocket 3 is 161 g lighter than X70.

Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 44mm X70

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

X70

113 × 64 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

X70

113 × 44 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 3

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

X70

23.6 × 15.6 mm · APS-C

368 mm² area

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

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Pocket 3X70
Portrait
1.0Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Sports & Action
6.5Good✓ wins
2.5Limited
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
1.0Limited
Landscape
1.0Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
3.5Limited
4.5Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
0.0Limited
0.0Limited
Vlogging
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.0Limited

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

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 200 — lower is better

  • 1080p max frame rate

    240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    130 Mbps vs 36 Mbps — higher is better

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

  • Weight

    179 g vs 340 g — lower is better

Reasons to choose

X70

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112.5, 64.4, 44.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I

  • Eye AF

    Only X70 supports it

  • Resolution

    16.3 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 6,400
  • 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

X70

Pros

  • APS-C pocket compact
  • 28mm-equivalent lens
  • Tilting touchscreen

Cons

  • No built-in EVF
  • No 4K
  • Discontinued

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 3
X70
Resolution
9.4 MP
16.3 MP+73%
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
APS-C X-Trans CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
23.6 x 15.6 mm
AA filter
No
No
Osmo Pocket 3
X70
Aperture
f/2.0
f/2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm
28 mm
Osmo Pocket 3
X70
Processor
Image processor
EXR Processor II
Osmo Pocket 3
X70
ISO min (native)
50−150 less
200
ISO max (native)
6,400
6,400
ISO max (expanded)
16,000
51,200
Osmo Pocket 3
X70
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Leaf Shutter + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/32000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 3 or X70?

Osmo Pocket 3 scores 6.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for X70 — 3-axis mechanical gimbal — cinema-smooth footage in motion.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X70?

Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and X70 is 16.3 MP, so the X70 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X70?

Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while X70 does not have IBIS.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X70?

Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and X70 weighs 340 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 161 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and X70 record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. X70: Full HD.

Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and X70 weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 3: No. X70: No.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and X70 at $699. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $180 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.