DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Q
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £379 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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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.
Street, Travel & Fine Art Photography — Q (2015): The camera that redefined luxury compact photography — a full-frame sensor, the finest 28mm compact lens available, and a shooting feel that is uniquely Leica.
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
Q (2015)
- Street and documentary photographers who want a full-frame fixed-lens camera with iconic character
- Travel photographers who want the finest compact image quality available
- Leica enthusiasts who want an autofocus alternative to the M system
- Photographers who value build quality and shooting experience as much as spec sheets
Quick take: The q has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Q (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF, 49 AF fields, face detection |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~270 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 640g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 130.0 × 80.0 × 93.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.68M dots, 0.68× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fixed Leica Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Q |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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