DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Instax Mini Evo
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £379 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Fujifilm
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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GearScore™ Verdict — 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.
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
Who should buy what
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- Vloggers and travel creators who want a compact, stabilised camera
- Content creators who want 4K/120p in a pocket-sized form factor
- Travellers who want smooth cinematic footage without carrying a gimbal
- Social media creators who want professional-looking video from a tiny device
Instax Mini Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
Quick take: The instax mini evo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Instax Mini Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £150 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 179g | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — |
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