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 Ultra
Tiny wearable action camera with magnetic mounting, 4K video, and FlowState stabilization.
$299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2024
GO Ultra is 10 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
GO Ultra
4 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGO Ultra has higher Resolution (50 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BGO Ultra has higher Max video bit rate (180 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
- BGO Ultra has higher Battery runtime (200 min vs 166 min)
- BGO Ultra has lower Weight (161.4 g vs 179 g)
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 Ultra
70 × 49 × 33 mm
161.4 g (0.36 lb / 5.69 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 37mm narrower than GO Ultra but it is also 91mm taller and 9mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 18 g heavier than GO Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 33mm GO Ultra
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 Ultra
70 × 49 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 Ultra
70 × 33 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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Reasons to choose
GO Ultra
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.4, 48.8, 33.3
Resolution
50 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only GO Ultra supports it
Eye AF
Only GO Ultra supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only GO Ultra supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only GO Ultra supports it
Codecs
Adds H.265
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
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 Ultra
Pros
- ✓Ultra tiny 39g body
- ✓Magnetic mount system
- ✓4K video
- ✓Wearable POV
Cons
- –Small sensor
- –Short battery life
- –Limited manual control
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 Ultra?
GO Ultra 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 Ultra?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and GO Ultra is 50 MP, so the GO Ultra captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO Ultra have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while GO Ultra has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO Ultra?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and GO Ultra weighs 161.4 g, so the GO Ultra is 18 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO Ultra record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. GO Ultra: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and GO Ultra weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. GO Ultra: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Pocket 3 is rated for about 166 minutes of continuous recording and GO Ultra for about 200 minutes, giving the GO Ultra the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and GO Ultra at $299. The GO Ultra is $220 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 Insta360 press materials.