DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
GoPro
HERO12 Black
1/1.9-inch action camera with HDR 5.3K60, 4K120, 2.7K240 slow-mo, HyperSmooth 6.0, and 10m waterproof body.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 2 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
HERO12 Black
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BHERO12 Black has higher Resolution (27.6 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BHERO12 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Battery runtime (166 min vs 100 min)
- BHERO12 Black has higher Max video bit rate (200 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 × 42 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 × 51 mm
154 g (0.34 lb / 5.43 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 38mm narrower and 9mm thinner than HERO12 Black but it is also 106mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 25 g heavier than HERO12 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 51mm HERO12 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 34 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 42 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO12 Black
72 × 51 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 3
Codecs
Adds H.264, HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Battery runtime
166 min vs 100 min — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO12 Black
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 33.6, 50.8
Card types
Adds microSDHC, microSDXC
Resolution
27.6 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only HERO12 Black supports it
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only HERO12 Black supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both 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
HERO12 Black
Pros
- ✓HDR 5.3K and 4K120
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0
- ✓10m waterproof
- ✓Strong used value
Cons
- –Superseded by HERO13
- –Fixed lens
- –Smaller battery than HERO13
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Pocket 3 or HERO12 Black?
HERO12 Black scores 8.0/10 versus 3.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 154g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and HERO12 Black?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and HERO12 Black is 27.6 MP, so the HERO12 Black captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 3 and HERO12 Black?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while HERO12 Black does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and HERO12 Black?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and HERO12 Black weighs 154 g, so the HERO12 Black is 25 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and HERO12 Black record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. HERO12 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and HERO12 Black weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. HERO12 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Pocket 3 is rated for about 166 minutes of continuous recording and HERO12 Black for about 100 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and HERO12 Black at $349. The HERO12 Black is $170 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 GoPro press materials.