DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Nikon
COOLPIX P1100
Superzoom bridge camera with a 16MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 125x 24-3000mm equivalent lens, 4K video, and RAW support.
$1,149
Launch priceReleased Feb 2025
COOLPIX P1100 is 1.3 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
COOLPIX P1100
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 1410 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Battery runtime (166 min vs 80 min)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)
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
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 × 181 mm
1410 g (3.11 lb / 49.74 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 113mm narrower and 139mm thinner than COOLPIX P1100 but it is also 21mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 1231 g lighter than COOLPIX P1100.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 181mm COOLPIX P1100
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
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 119 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
COOLPIX P1100
146 × 181 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
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 1410 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Battery runtime
166 min vs 80 min — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Reasons to choose
COOLPIX P1100
Subject recognition
Adds Face priority, Subject tracking
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 146.3, 118.8, 181.3
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
AA filter
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only COOLPIX P1100 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 6,400
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
COOLPIX P1100
Pros
- ✓125x 24-3000mm optical zoom
- ✓4K UHD video
- ✓RAW still support
- ✓OLED EVF
Cons
- –Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
- –Very large for a compact
- –Contrast-detect AF only
Decided which one is right for you?
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 3 or COOLPIX P1100?
Osmo Pocket 3 scores 6.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for COOLPIX P1100 — 3-axis mechanical gimbal — cinema-smooth footage in motion.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and COOLPIX P1100 is 16 MP, so the COOLPIX P1100 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while COOLPIX P1100 has 4-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and COOLPIX P1100 weighs 1410 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 1231 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. COOLPIX P1100: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and COOLPIX P1100 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. COOLPIX P1100: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Pocket 3 is rated for about 166 minutes of continuous recording and COOLPIX P1100 for about 80 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and COOLPIX P1100 at $1,149. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $630 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 Nikon press materials.