DJI Osmo Pocket 3

Smooth, detailed 4K video ; User-friendly controls ; Rotating touchscreen for vertical and horizontal filming

No waterproofing ; The Creator Combo is expensive

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is one of the more unique cameras on the market, with a built-in 3-axis gimbal making it possible to capture super smooth video wherever you are. It also includes some major upgrades over 2020’s Pocket 2.

Large image sensor excels in dim light Excellent battery life Records long clips without overheating Built-in wireless mic support USB-C charging

Not rugged or weatherproof Costs more than the Pocket 2

DJI's Osmo Pocket 3 vlogging camera records perfectly steady video and performs better in dim light than most action cams thanks to its oversized image sensor.

Tripod-steady hand-held footage ; Impressive noise-handling ; Reliable subject-tracking

Pricey, especially in its Creator Combo ; Forces you to register with DJI ; Autofocus isn’t always spot-on

A superlative compact vlogging system with no direct rival as far as video quality and pocketability are concerned.

Tripod-steady hand-held footage ; Impressive noise-handling ; Reliable subject-tracking

Pricey, especially in its Creator Combo ; Forces you to register with DJI ; Autofocus isn’t always spot-on

A superlative compact vlogging system with no direct rival as far as video quality and pocketability are concerned.

But what I love most about the Pocket 3 is how versatile of a tool it is. I can see it being perfect for a whole variety of users. It’ll be ideal for vloggers shooting outdoors content, or YouTubers/streamers shooting from home. It’ll be a great camera...

1-inch sensor produces impressive video quality Compact size means easy to hold, and easy to film in public Can go from off to ready to film in one second

The gimbal head doesn't stay completely still when shut off A big price bump from last generation You need to attach a separate handle just to get a 1/4-inch mount

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is in my opinion a game-changer. A device that makes quality solo content creation much easier than before. For my particular line of work — I film videos at tech events, and of mobile products that I use out in the real world —...