DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs ZV-E10vs ZV-E10 II
DJI
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Youtube & Content Creation — ZV-E10 II (2024): Designed from the ground up for solo creators — every control in the right place, 4K/60p, and a directional mic built in.
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
ZV-E10 (2021)
- You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
- You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
- You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer
ZV-E10 II (2024)
- You're a vlogger or content creator who wants a step up from a smartphone
- You prioritise video quality, autofocus reliability, and easy social media sharing
- You're new to interchangeable lens cameras and want something approachable but capable
- You create content for YouTube, TikTok, or Instagram and need a camera built for that workflow
Quick take: The zv-e10 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) | ZV-E10 (2021) | ZV-E10 II (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £399 | £679 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS | 26MP APS-C BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/60p oversampled, 4K/120p (Super35), S-Cinetone, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF | 759-point phase-detect, real-time Eye/Face AF, Product Showcase mode |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (use OIS lenses) | Electronic Active Steady Shot (no optical IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots equivalent |
| Weight | 179g | 343g body only | 293g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm | 113.6 × 66.5 × 50.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None | None |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, headphone jack |
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