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 9 III
Global shutter sports flagship with 120fps and zero rolling shutter for pro action.
$5,999
Released Jan 2024
Alpha 9 III is 3 months newer.
Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Alpha 9 III
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher Burst (mechanical) (6 fps vs 0 fps)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher Burst (electronic) (120 fps vs 15 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 250)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 703 g)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
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 9 III
136 × 97 × 83 mm
703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 55mm shorter and 49mm thinner than Alpha 9 III but it is also 4mm wider.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 524 g lighter than Alpha 9 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 83mm Alpha 9 III
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 9 III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Pocket 3: mount data unavailable
Alpha 9 III
✓ 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
Burst (mechanical)
6 fps vs 0 fps — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 139.7, 42.2, 33.5
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO min (native)
50 vs 250 — lower is better
Weight
179 g vs 703 g — lower is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 400 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 9 III
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Burst (electronic)
120 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 200 Mbps — higher is better
Resolution
24.6 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
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
Alpha 9 III
Pros
- ✓Global shutter 120fps
- ✓Zero rolling shutter
- ✓Pro sports AF
- ✓Pre-capture buffer
Cons
- –24.6MP only
- –Premium price
- –Battery drain at max speed
Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 3 or Alpha 9 III?
Alpha 9 III scores 7.5/10 versus 1.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 24.6MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 9 III?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and Alpha 9 III is 24.6 MP, so the Alpha 9 III captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 9 III have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 3 does not have IBIS, while alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 3 or the Alpha 9 III?
Osmo Pocket 3 reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 9 III reaches 120 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 9 III?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and Alpha 9 III weighs 703 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 524 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 9 III record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 9 III: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and Alpha 9 III weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. Alpha 9 III: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 3 and 400 shots for the Alpha 9 III, giving the Osmo Pocket 3 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and Alpha 9 III at $5,999. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $5,480 less.
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.