DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Ricoh
GR III
Street photography icon with 24.24MP APS-C, 28mm equivalent GR lens, 3-axis SR, and snap-focus in a pocket body.
$899
Launch priceReleased Mar 2019
Osmo Pocket 4 is 7.1 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
GR III
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BGR III has higher Battery life (CIPA) (200 shots vs -1 shots)
- BGR III has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Burst (electronic) (20 fps vs 4 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
GR III
109 × 62 × 33 mm
257 g (0.57 lb / 9.07 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 76mm narrower than GR III but it is also 82mm taller and 11mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 67 g lighter than GR III.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 33mm GR III
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR III
109 × 62 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
GR III
109 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
GR III
23.5 × 15.6 mm · APS-C
367 mm² area
3.2× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
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 4
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
Burst (electronic)
20 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human
Burst (mechanical)
8 fps vs 4 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
GR III
Battery life (CIPA)
200 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4 AVC/H.264, MOV
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 109.4, 61.9, 33.2
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC UHS-I
ISO max (native)
102,400 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only GR III supports it
Subject recognition
Adds Eye
In-body stabilization (IBIS)
Only GR III supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
GR III
Pros
- ✓Pocketable APS-C
- ✓28mm equivalent GR lens
- ✓3-axis sensor-shift SR
- ✓Snap focus street shooting
Cons
- –Fixed lens
- –No built-in EVF
- –Full HD video only
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 4 or GR III?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 1.5/10 for GR III — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and GR III?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and GR III is 24.24 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and GR III have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while GR III has in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the GR III?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. GR III reaches 4 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and GR III?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and GR III weighs 257 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 67 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and GR III record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. GR III: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and GR III weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. GR III: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 200 shots for the GR III, giving the GR III the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and GR III at $899. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $400 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Ricoh press materials.