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
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGO Ultra has higher Resolution (48 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BGO Ultra has lower Weight (39 g vs 179 g)
- BGO Ultra has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BGO Ultra has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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
53 × 23 × 23 mm
39 g (0.09 lb / 1.38 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 20mm narrower than GO Ultra but it is also 117mm taller and 19mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 140 g heavier than GO Ultra.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 23mm 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
53 × 23 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
53 × 23 mm
Sensor size, to scale
GO Ultra
10.5 × 7.9 mm · Compact
83 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
Card types
Adds microSD
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 53, 23, 23
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
48 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Weight
39 g vs 179 g — lower is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
AA filter
Only GO Ultra supports it
Eye AF
Only GO Ultra 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 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 48 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 39 g, so the GO Ultra is 140 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.
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 June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Insta360 press materials.