DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Insta360
Ace Pro 2
8K Leica-lens action camera with 1/1.3-inch sensor, 4K60 Active HDR, PureVideo low-light mode, and 12m waterproofing.
$449
Released Oct 2024
Ace Pro 2 is 1 year newer.
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Ace Pro 2
4 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher ISO max (native) (16,000 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAce Pro 2 has higher Burst (mechanical) (8 fps vs 6 fps)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Ace Pro 2
72 × 52 × 38 mm
177.2 g (0.39 lb / 6.25 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 10mm shorter and 5mm thinner than Ace Pro 2 but it is also 68mm wider.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 2 g heavier than Ace Pro 2.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 38mm Ace Pro 2
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
ISO max (native)
16,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Ace Pro 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.9, 52.2, 38
Resolution
50 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
Codecs
Adds H.265
Weather sealing
Only Ace Pro 2 supports it
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 6 fps — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Max video bit rate — Both 200 Mbps
- ✓Battery life (CIPA) — Both 640 shots
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
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
Ace Pro 2
Pros
- ✓8K30 video
- ✓1/1.3-inch Leica lens
- ✓PureVideo night mode
- ✓12m waterproof
Cons
- –8K drains battery faster
- –Premium vs DJI Action
- –Fixed lens
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo Pocket 3 or Ace Pro 2?
Ace Pro 2 scores 5.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 50MP — massive detail for large prints.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Ace Pro 2?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and Ace Pro 2 is 50 MP, so the Ace Pro 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Ace Pro 2 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while ace Pro 2 does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the Ace Pro 2?
Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Ace Pro 2 reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Ace Pro 2?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Ace Pro 2 weighs 177.2 g, so the Ace Pro 2 is 2 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Ace Pro 2 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. Ace Pro 2: 8K (max), 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and Ace Pro 2 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. Ace Pro 2: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 640 shots for the Ace Pro 2, giving the Ace Pro 2 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and Ace Pro 2 at $449. The Ace Pro 2 is $70 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.