DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Insta360
GO 3
Thumb-sized magnetic POV camera with 2.7K30 video, 12MP photos, Action Pod flip-screen remote, FlowState stabilization, and 10m waterproof 35g body.
$399
Launch priceReleased Jun 2023
Osmo Pocket 3 is 4 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
GO 3
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGO 3 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 580 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BGO 3 has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BGO 3 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
GO 3
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 101mm narrower and 30mm thinner than GO 3 but it is also 49mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 401 g lighter than GO 3.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 72mm GO 3
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
GO 3
134 × 91 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
GO 3
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
GO 3
17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds
225 mm² area
1.9× 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
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 580 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Reasons to choose
GO 3
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
AA filter
Only GO 3 supports it
Eye AF
Only GO 3 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only GO 3 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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
GO 3
Pros
- ✓35g magnetic thumb camera
- ✓Action Pod with 2.2-inch flip screen
- ✓170 min runtime with Action Pod
- ✓FlowState + Horizon Lock
- ✓IPX8 waterproof (camera body)
Cons
- –Max 2.7K30 (no 4K vs GO 3S)
- –Built-in storage only (32/64/128GB)
- –Tiny sensor limits low light
- –Superseded by GO 3S / GO Ultra
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 wildlife, Osmo Pocket 3 or GO 3?
GO 3 scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO 3?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and GO 3 is 12 MP, so the GO 3 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO 3 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while GO 3 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO 3?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and GO 3 weighs 580 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 401 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO 3 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. GO 3: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO 3 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. GO 3: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and GO 3 at $399. The GO 3 is $120 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.