DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs X-T30 IIvs Sigma fp
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
From £379
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Sigma
Sigma fp (2019)
From £1499
Best for Creative filmmakers & experimental photographers
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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.
Creative Filmmakers & Experimental Photographers — Sigma fp (2019): The smallest full-frame camera in the world — Cinema DNG RAW and L-mount flexibility in a pocket-sized body that rewards creative shooters.
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
Sigma fp (2019)
- You're a filmmaker building a cinema rig where the smallest full-frame body is essential
- You want L-mount compatibility to pair with Sigma Art or Leica SL lenses
- You prioritise video and cinema colour over stills ergonomics and functionality
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) | Sigma fp (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £499 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.6MP full-frame Bayer CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Contrast-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 383g body only | 422g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| 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 | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type B (via adapter) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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