DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs ZV-E1
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.
Video Creators, Vloggers & Filmmakers — ZV-E1 (2023): Full-frame video quality in a vlogging body — exceptional low-light performance and a genuinely compact form factor.
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
ZV-E1 (2023)
- Video creators who want full-frame low-light quality in a compact body
- Vloggers stepping up from APS-C who prioritise image quality over resolution
- Filmmakers who want S-Log3 and cinematic colour in a run-and-gun package
- A7S III users who want the same sensor in a smaller, lighter body
Quick take: The dji osmo pocket 3 has the highest resolution at 20mp; 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-E1 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p (S-Cinetone, S-Log3), 4K/120p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Real-time Tracking AF with subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | IBIS — Active Mode for video |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) / ~105 min video |
| Weight | 179g | 483g (with battery) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 121.4 × 71.6 × 54.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None — screen only |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3.5mm mic, Multi-Interface Shoe |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 | ZV-E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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