DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Nikon
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,899
Released Oct 2021
Osmo Pocket 3 is 2 years newer.
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Z9
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BZ9 has higher RAW buffer depth (1000 frames vs 60 frames)
- BZ9 has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 1340 g)
- BZ9 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 9.4 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 × 34 mm
179 g (0.39 lb / 6.31 oz)
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1340 g (2.95 lb / 47.27 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9mm narrower, 107mm shorter, and 57mm thinner than Z9.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 1161 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 42 mm
Z9
149 × 150 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 3
140 × 34 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Pocket 3: mount data unavailable
Z9
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 1340 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 64 — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Z9
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ, ProRes 422 HQ…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 149, 149.5, 90.5
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B / XQD, CFexpress Type B / XQD
RAW buffer depth
1000 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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
Z9
Pros
- ✓45MP stacked
- ✓8K 60p internal
- ✓120fps stills
- ✓Pro build
Cons
- –Heavy body
- –Expensive
- –Large files
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for landscape, Osmo Pocket 3 or Z9?
Z9 scores 9.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 45.7MP — excellent for prints up to 24×36".
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Z9?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and Z9 is 45.7 MP, so the Z9 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Z9 have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the Z9?
Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Z9 reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Z9?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Z9 weighs 1340 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 1161 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Z9 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. Z9: 8K UHD (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and Z9 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. Z9: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 740 shots for the Z9, giving the Z9 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and Z9 at $5,899. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $5,380 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Nikon press materials.