Upgrade Guide
DJI Osmo Action 6→DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Is it worth upgrading? Spec analysis, key improvements, and our verdict.
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The Osmo Pocket 3 offers little measurable spec improvement over the Osmo Action 6. Spend the money on glass instead.
Unchanged or similar
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Resolution9MP (down from 38MP — optimised for low light)
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Weather sealingNot present in new body
Suitability by genre
Base scores — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. The Upgrade Checker adjusts them for your skill level.
| Genre | Osmo Action 6 | Osmo Pocket 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | — | ||
| Travel | — | ||
| Casual | — | ||
| Street | — | ||
| Portrait | — | ||
| Sports & Action | — |
Full spec comparison
| Spec | Osmo Action 6 | Osmo Pocket 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £379 | |
| Released | 2025 | 2023 | ↓ |
| Sensor | 1/1.1-inch CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | |
| Resolution | 38MP | 9MP | ↓ |
| Video | 8K 30fps, 4K 120fps, 10-bit D-Log M | 4K 120fps, 10-bit D-Log M | |
| Autofocus | — | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 / HorizonSteady (EIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | |
| Burst Rate | — | 20fps | |
| Battery Life | 240 min (1080p24, DJI) | 166 min (1080p24, DJI) | ↓ |
| Weight | 149g | 179g | ↓ |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Not weather sealed | ↓ |
| Viewfinder | — | No viewfinder | |
| Screen | — | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | |
| Mount | Fixed lens (155° FOV, f/2.0–4.0) | Fixed lens (20 mm-eq f/2.0) | |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (up to 1 TB) + 64 GB built in | 1× microSD (up to 1 TB) |
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