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
X4 Air
Ultralight 165g 8K 360 camera with dual 1/1.8-inch sensors, replaceable lenses, AdaptiveTone exposure, 15m waterproofing, and swappable 2010mAh battery.
$400
Launch priceReleased Oct 2025
X4 Air is 2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
X4 Air
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BX4 Air has higher Resolution (72 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BX4 Air 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)
- BX4 Air 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
X4 Air
134 × 91 × 72 mm
580 g (1.28 lb / 20.46 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 101mm narrower and 30mm thinner than X4 Air but it is also 49mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 401 g lighter than X4 Air.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 72mm X4 Air
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
X4 Air
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
X4 Air
134 × 72 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
X4 Air
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
X4 Air
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134, 91, 72
Card types
Adds SD UHS-II
Resolution
72 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265, ProRes
AA filter
Only X4 Air supports it
Eye AF
Only X4 Air 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
X4 Air
Pros
- ✓Lightest Insta360 8K 360 (165g)
- ✓Dual 1/1.8-inch sensors (134% more pixel area vs X4)
- ✓8K30 + 6K50 360; 4K single-lens mode
- ✓Replaceable lenses + 15m waterproof
- ✓AdaptiveTone + Portrait Mode
Cons
- –No 8K60 vs X5 flagship
- –8K runtime ~88 min
- –360 workflow needs reframing
- –Fewer pro codecs than X5
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 X4 Air?
X4 Air scores 9.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 20fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X4 Air?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and X4 Air is 72 MP, so the X4 Air captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and X4 Air have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while X4 Air has 7-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X4 Air?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and X4 Air weighs 580 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 401 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and X4 Air record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. X4 Air: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and X4 Air weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. X4 Air: Yes.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and X4 Air at $400. The X4 Air is $119 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.