One of the most highly anticipated releases in DJI’s history has finally arrived, bringing countless upgrades along with it. Let’s see how the new Osmo Pocket 3 compares to the previous generation DJI Pocket 2.
Providing the imaging power of cameras multiple times larger than it, the new Osmo Pocket 3 is a compact, all-in-one handheld camera that delivers stunning 4K imagery. Featuring a 1-inch CMOS sensor and built-in 3-axis stabilisation, Osmo Pocket 3 is ready to help you capture everyday adventures.
The successor to the original Osmo Pocket camera, the DJI Pocket 2 is a handheld filming solution released in 2020. The Pocket 2 features a 1/1.7” CMOS sensor for 4K imaging with a 3-axis gimbal stabilisation system.
Time to compare the pair! We’re breaking things down into a few main sections to provide you with as much insight as possible and to help you investigate the factors you care most about.
Spec Breakdown | Camera Performance
Creative Features | Peripherals + Accessories
Sucker for the numbers? Here’s what you need to know.
| Osmo Pocket 3 | DJI Pocket 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g | 117 g |
| Touchscreen | 2" OLED 700 nits |
1.08" 500 nits |
| Microphones | 3 |
4 |
| Camera | 1" CMOS Sensor 20mm eq. f/2.0 Lens |
1/1.7" CMOS Sensor 20mm eq. f/1.8 Lens |
| Video Performance | 4K/60fps HDR 4K/120fps Slow Motion 10 bit D-Log M & HLG |
4K/60fps 1080p/120fps Slow Motion |
| Photo Performance | 9.4 MP JPG + DNG (RAW) |
16/64 MP JPG + DNG (RAW) |
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The camera sensor lies at the heart of the Osmo Pocket series, and it's where we see one of, if not, the biggest improvement from generation to generation. The original Osmo Pocket featured a 1/2.3” CMOS sensor which grew to 1/1.7” with the release of the DJI Pocket 2. The Osmo Pocket 3 blows both of these sensors out of the water with a new 1-inch CMOS sensor, empowering greater image quality than ever before.
This upgrade isn’t just a big number however, users will immediately notice a tangible difference in image quality each and every time they power up the Pocket 3.
If you looked closely at the spec sheet you may have noticed that the Osmo Pocket 3 does not match the photo performance of its predecessor. That's not a typo. Why? Simply put, Osmo Pocket 3 has been designed to be a video first camera.
While it certainly can be used to take some pretty great looking photos, video is where the Pocket 3 truly excels, delivering class-leading performance that is second to none.
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The introduction of ActiveTrack 4.0 on the DJI Pocket 2 was a revelation for many pilots. It was the first time DJI’s advanced Follow Me technology appeared on a Mini series drone and quickly became a key selling point for the drone. However, at the time of release, ActiveTrack 4.0 was a feature that pilots were already familiar with, having appeared on other drone models.
Osmo Pocket 3 switches things up by introducing an entirely new form of ActiveTrack: ActiveTrack 360°
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Both the Osmo Pocket 3 and DJI Pocket 2 can be purchased from D1 Store - Australia’s First & Only DJI Authorised Retailer. Purchase in-store at one of many flagship locations around Australia or buy online for free shipping in Australia on orders over $99.
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