DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Released Oct 2023
Sony
Alpha 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Released Oct 2021
Osmo Pocket 3 is 2 years newer.
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 60 frames)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 658 g)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Resolution (33 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 16,000)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps)
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)
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 54mm shorter and 46mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 8mm wider.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 479 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Pocket 3: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
179 g vs 658 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 3 supports it
Burst (electronic)
15 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 580 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Resolution
33 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 16,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
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
Alpha 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 3 or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 IV captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 479 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and Alpha 7 IV at $2,499. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $1,980 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.