DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs X-E4vs ZV-1 II
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
From £379
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Which should you buy?
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
Who should buy what
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- You travel and want cinema-quality stabilised video in your pocket
- You vlog solo and need reliable automatic subject tracking
- You want significantly better image quality than a smartphone gimbal
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | X-E4 (2021) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £699 | £649 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~460 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 364g (body only) | 292g |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) | None |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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