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
RX100 VII
Premium 1-inch pocket camera with 24–200mm zoom and real-time tracking AF.
$1,299
Launch priceReleased Aug 2019
Osmo Pocket 3 is 4.2 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 3
Wins
RX100 VII
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BRX100 VII has higher Resolution (20.1 MP vs 9.4 MP)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BRX100 VII has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- AOsmo Pocket 3 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 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)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
RX100 VII
102 × 58 × 43 mm
302 g (0.67 lb / 10.65 oz)
Osmo Pocket 3 is 68mm narrower and 1mm thinner than RX100 VII but it is also 82mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 3 is 123 g lighter than RX100 VII.
Depth (front-to-back): 42mm Osmo Pocket 3 · 43mm RX100 VII
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
RX100 VII
102 × 58 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
RX100 VII
102 × 43 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 3
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
RX100 VII
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
116 mm² area
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 100 — lower is better
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Weight
179 g vs 302 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
RX100 VII
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 101.6, 58.1, 42.8
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Resolution
20.1 MP vs 9.4 MP — higher is better
AA filter
Only RX100 VII supports it
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only RX100 VII supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
RX100 VII
Pros
- ✓Pocketable zoom range
- ✓Real-time Eye AF
- ✓Great travel camera
Cons
- –1-inch sensor
- –Expensive
- –Small controls
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 3 or RX100 VII?
Osmo Pocket 3 scores 6.5/10 versus 5.0/10 for RX100 VII — 3-axis mechanical gimbal — cinema-smooth footage in motion.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and RX100 VII?
Osmo Pocket 3 is 9.4 MP and RX100 VII is 20.1 MP, so the RX100 VII captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 3 and RX100 VII?
Osmo Pocket 3 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while RX100 VII does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 3 and RX100 VII?
Osmo Pocket 3 weighs 179 g and RX100 VII weighs 302 g, so the Osmo Pocket 3 is 123 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 3 and RX100 VII record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 3: 4K up to 60p. RX100 VII: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 3 and RX100 VII weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 3: No. RX100 VII: No.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 3 launched at $519 and RX100 VII at $1,299. The Osmo Pocket 3 is $780 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.