DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs X-T30 IIvs Ricoh GR III
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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.
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering 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-T30 II (2021)
- You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
- You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
- You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
Quick take: The x-t30 ii 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-T30 II (2021) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 383g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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