DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Sony FX30
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £39 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
£39 at Clifton Cameras →
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Sony
Sony FX30 (2022)
Starting from £599 new
Best for Video creators & filmmakers
£599 at Clifton Cameras →
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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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- Filmmakers and video creators who want a dedicated cinema-style APS-C body
- Content creators who need S-Cinetone and S-Log3 in a compact form factor
- A6700 owners who want cinema-style ergonomics and a full-size HDMI port
- Video professionals who want Sony's colour science without full-frame pricing
Quick take: The sony fx30 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £39 | £599 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | Sony FX30 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Documentary | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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