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
Z9
Flagship stacked mirrorless with 45MP, 8K video, and no mechanical shutter.
$5,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Osmo Pocket 3 is 2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Z9
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 1160 g)
- BZ9 has higher Resolution (45.7 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BZ9 has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- BZ9 has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Z9
149 × 150 × 91 mm
1160 g (2.56 lb / 40.92 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 116mm narrower, 10mm shorter, and 48mm thinner than Z9.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 981 g lighter than Z9.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 91mm Z9
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 3
34 × 140 mm
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85.6 × 54 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
34 × 42 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Z9
149 × 91 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Z9
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Codecs
Adds H.264, HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 1160 g — lower is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher 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
Resolution
45.7 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Z9 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Z9 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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
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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 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 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Z9 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Z9?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Z9 weighs 1160 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 981 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.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and Z9 at $5,499. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $4,980 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.