DJI Osmo Pocket 3 Review
We've aggregated 7 high-signal reviews and 0 live retailer prices below.
Our editorial take on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a compact camera featuring a 1-inch CMOS sensor and a built-in 3-axis gimbal, positioning it as a portable tool for video creation. Its ability to record 4K at up to 120fps and 1080p at 240fps, alongside 10-bit video, D-Log M, and HLG profiles, suggests a focus on video quality and flexibility in post-production. The inclusion of features like Full-Pixel Fast Focusing and ActiveTrack 6.0 indicates an emphasis on user-friendly operation and subject tracking.
Designed for on-the-go content capture, the device weighs 179 grams and offers up to 166 minutes of operating time from its 1300 mAh battery. The 2.0-inch touchscreen provides a direct interface for control. While it supports photo capture (JPEG/DNG) and has a 20mm equivalent lens, its video capabilities, particularly given the integrated stabilization and advanced codecs, appear to be its primary strength.
Considering its specifications, the Osmo Pocket 3 appears to cater to videographers and content creators who prioritize portability, advanced stabilization, and high-quality video capture in a small form factor. The lack of raw video recording or a viewfinder might be a limiting factor for some professional workflows, but its overall package aims for a balance of performance and convenience.
- Integrated 3-axis gimbal stabilization
- 1-inch CMOS sensor for improved image quality
- 4K video up to 120fps and 1080p up to 240fps
- 10-bit video with D-Log M and HLG profiles for color grading flexibility
- Compact and lightweight design (179g) with a 166-minute operating time
- No raw video recording capability
- No built-in viewfinder
- Relatively low effective megapixels for still photos (9.4 MP)
- Fixed 20mm equivalent focal length
Synthesized by Geared editors from early expert reviews.
Best reviews
The highest-signal reviews from creators and editorial blogs.
Video reviews
Community ratings
Real ratings from people who own the gear.
Community reviews
Love this
Great video camera.
About this product
Pocketable 1-inch sensor cinema cam with built-in gimbal.
Specs
- Battery
- Li-ion 1300 mAh, 10.01 Wh, 7.70 V (166 mins operating time)
- Weight Grams
- 179 g
- Dimensions Mm
- 139.7x42.2x33.5 mm
- Bit Depth
- 10-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- D-Log M, HLG
- Internal Codecs
- H.264/HEVC
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K@120fps
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080p@240fps
- Max Video Bitrate
- 130 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- 166 mins
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K (3840x2160)
- Photo Format
- JPEG/JPEG+DNG
- Video Format
- MP4
- Lens Aperture
- f/2.0
- Max Image Size
- 16:9, 3840x2160; 1:1, 3072x3072
- Lens Focus Range
- 0.2 m to ∞
- Built In Microphones
- 3
- Lens Format Equivalent
- 20 mm
- Max Controllable Speed
- 180.0°/s
- Angular Vibration Range
- ±0.005°
- Gimbal Mechanical Range
- Pan: -240° to 63°, Tilt: -180° to 98°, Roll: -220° to 63°
- Gimbal Controllable Range
- Pan: -235° to 58°, Tilt: -120° to 70°, Roll: -45° to 45°
- Sensor Size
- 1-inch CMOS
- Sensor Type
- CMOS
- Effective Megapixels
- 9.4 MP
- Launch Price Usd
- 419.00
- Iso Range Video
- 50-6400 (Low-Light Video: 50-16000)
- Iso Range Stills
- 50-6400
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/8000-1 s
- Viewfinder
- None
- Rear Screen
- 2.0 inches, 556x314, 700 nits
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Usb
- USB-C
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.2
- Card Slots
- 1x microSD (up to 1 TB)
- Ibis
- 3-axis
- Af System
- Full-Pixel Fast Focusing
- Subject Detection
- Face Auto-Detect, ActiveTrack 6.0
Creators who use this
Filmmakers and YouTubers we've spotted using the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 in their kit.
More Cameras
Other gear in Cameras, ranked by score.
More from DJI
Other DJI gear, ranked by score.
