DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3
The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a compact, gimbal-stabilized video camera built for creators who want professional-grade footage without hauling heavy gear. It pairs pocket portability with advanced shooting modes for vloggers and solo filmmakers.
- Launch price
- 519 USD
- Sensor size
- 1 in
- Max video resolution
- 4K
- Max frame rate at 4K
- 60 fps
- Color bit depth
- 10-bit
- Image stabilization
- In-camera
Image Quality and Low Light
The 1-inch sensor captures sharp detail and handles tricky lighting much better than smaller phone sensors. You get 10-bit color and a log profile for deep color grading in post-production.
Video tops out at 4K resolution at 60 fps for smooth motion, while slow-motion reaches 240 fps. Photos max out at 9.4 MP with RAW support for editing flexibility.
Handling and Display
Weighing 179 g, the camera features a 2-inch rotatable touchscreen that handles both horizontal and vertical shooting as well as selfie framing. The single screen reaches 700 nits for outdoor visibility.
Built-in storage is zero, so you must supply a memory card up to 1,024 GB. Audio relies on a built-in external microphone.
Power and Environment
The non-removable 1,300 mAh battery delivers a claimed maximum recording time of 166 minutes. You can recharge easily, but you cannot swap in a fresh battery during long shoots.
Operating temperatures range from 0 °C to 40 °C. The unit offers zero meters of native waterproofing, meaning it needs an extra case for underwater use.
Full specs
Overview
- Release date
- Not published
- Launch price
- 519 USD
Launch-era basic-kit price per PCMag (Oct 2023); DJI's store now lists the base unit at USD $439.
Sensor & lens
- Sensor size
- 1 in
- Aperture
- 2 f
- Field of view
- Not published
Video
- Max video resolution
- 4K
- Max frame rate at 4K
- 60 fps
- Max frame rate
- 240 fps
- Max video bitrate
- 130 Mbps
- Video codecs
- H.264, HEVC
- Color bit depth
- 10-bit
- Log profile
- Yes
- HDR video
- Yes
- Time-lapse modes
- Time-lapse, hyperlapse
DJI's modes: Timelapse (fixed camera), Hyperlapse and Motionlapse (gimbal waypoint moves); no night-lapse listed.
- Pre-recording
- Not published
- Max digital zoom
- 4 x
Photo
- Max photo resolution
- 9.4 MP
- RAW photos
- Yes
Stabilization
- Image stabilization
- In-camera
- Horizon lock
- Not published
Screens
- Rear screen size
- 2 in
- Front screen size
- 0 in
No dedicated front screen; the single 2-inch rotatable touchscreen also serves selfie use.
- Rear screen brightness
- 700 nits
- Rear touchscreen
- Yes
- Front touchscreen
- No
No dedicated front screen, so there is no front touchscreen.
Body & durability
- Weight
- 179 g
- Width
- 42.2 mm
- Height
- 139.7 mm
- Depth
- 33.5 mm
- Waterproof depth
- 0 m
- Waterproof depth with case
- Not published
- Min operating temperature
- 0 °C
- Max operating temperature
- 40 °C
Battery
- Battery capacity
- 1,300 mAh
- Claimed max recording time
- 166 min
- Removable battery
- No
- Claimed recording time at 4K
- Not published
Storage
- Built-in storage
- 0 GB
- Memory card slot
- Yes
- Max memory card size
- 1,024 GB
Connectivity
- GPS
- Not published
- Wi-Fi standard
- Wi-Fi 5
- Live streaming resolution
- 1080p
Audio
- External microphone
- Built-in
The Verdict
The Osmo Pocket 3 suits solo creators and vloggers who prioritize stellar 4K video quality, stabilization, and a large sensor in a tiny body. Buyers who need waterproof protection out of the box, swappable batteries, or high-resolution photo output should look elsewhere.
FAQ
What is the max video resolution and frame rate?
It records video up to 4K resolution at a maximum frame rate of 60 fps.
Does the camera have a front screen?
There is no dedicated front screen; instead, the single 2-inch rotatable touchscreen serves selfie use.
Can I expand the storage?
Yes, it features a memory card slot that supports cards up to 1,024 GB.
Is the battery removable?
No, the battery is built-in and cannot be removed.
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