DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Now Gen 3
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £379 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
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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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £120 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 179g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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