DJI
Osmo Pocket 3
Pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch sensor, 4K 120p, and rotating 2-inch OLED screen.
$519
Launch priceReleased Oct 2023
Sony
Alpha 9 III
Global shutter sports flagship with 120fps and zero rolling shutter for pro action.
$5,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
Alpha 9 III is 3 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
Alpha 9 III
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 250)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 130 Mbps)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher ISO max (native) (25,600 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower Weight (179 g vs 703 g)
- BAlpha 9 III has higher Resolution (24.6 MP vs 9.4 MP)
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
Alpha 9 III
136 × 97 × 83 mm
703 g (1.55 lb / 24.80 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 103mm narrower and 41mm thinner than Alpha 9 III but it is also 43mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 524 g lighter than Alpha 9 III.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 83mm Alpha 9 III
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
Alpha 9 III
136 × 97 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
Alpha 9 III
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 9 III
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
7.3× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 139.7, 42.2
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO min (native)
50 vs 250 — lower is better
Weight
179 g vs 703 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
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
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 130 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
25,600 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Resolution
24.6 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 9 III 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
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
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 wildlife, Osmo Pocket 3 or Alpha 9 III?
Alpha 9 III scores 9.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 3 — 120fps burst captures fleeting moments.
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 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Alpha 9 III has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
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.
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.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.