DJI Osmo Pocket 3 or Osmo Action 4 - How To Choose The Right One For You

In this video, we are taking a look and comparing the DJI Osmo Action 4 and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 to help you choose which camera would be the best fit for you. They are both excellent cameras but there are some key differences that could really be an important deciding factors for some users. we compare stabilization differences and low light capabilities of each camera and offer some points on the strengths and weaknesses of each camera.
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[@mychauffeurlife]

It’s a killer combo . I have them both

[@everydayfamilyman167]

Agreed. Me too. The combo is perfect.

[@midlifeadventuretravels]

Me too 😂

[@broodjebeeld]

i'm thinking of having them both. I now own the action 4. Can you tell me why the combo is perfect? How do you use them next to each other?

[@in.hindsight]

I was leaning toward the Pocket 3 to take with me into the fields when bird hunting but your video has helped me to go the other direction.

[@paulreibelphotography]

I have both. Picked up the P3 first and love it for BTS video. Due to how fragile the P3 is, I decided to get the Action 4 for taking on vacation where I can easily throw it in my pocket. As an added bonus, I didn’t have to learn a different operating system or app.

[@W6IWN_Radio]

Thanks for the video, Sean. My quiver has the mini pro 4, pocket 3, and now the action 4. I love my DJI gear!

[@RonaldBrown59]

Since getting the Pocket 3 when it came out last fall, it quickly became my goto camera. The video coming out of it looks more like the video I get from my mirrorless cameras, than the Action 4 does. If that is important to you at all. And I do very little that would require a real actions camera, so that is another reason I keep reaching for the Pocket. But the Action 4 does have advantages unrelated to be rugged, which is its biggest asset. The removable batteries mean you can film as long as you want, for days or even weeks. It's also more portable. Great comparison, these are both great cameras, you couldn't really go wrong with either one. Thanks for sharing.

[@Ninjadom]

Hi Sean, just wanted to add that an additional reason to the blurry footage of the Pocket 3 on your Mountain Bike could also be that the Osmo Pocket 3 likes to try to use Auto Focus to focus in on something (preferably a face). That blurriness is being caused by the Auto Focus "hunting" for something to lock onto. Of course, you're correct, vibrations don't help the gimbal at all. Osmo Action 4 wouldn't suffer from this as it has no Auto Focus and everything in frame should be in focus regardless of distance.

[@AirPhotography]

Some good information. Thanks for sharing.

[@yaviraj1022]

What if we switch of the auto focus mode on pocket 3 .. does it give appropriate results .. cz I felt the same .. it focuses on centre but background video depth is a lil blurry .. need one for music videos .. digi 3 or gopro 12 ?

[@Daausby]

Another great video…do you use nd’s with the A4 or P3?

[@MrRudyc]

Well done. Very true and honest discussion.

[@pakapals]

Thank you so much! This was the video I was looking for. Finally, found one! I have Action 4 and I love it. Then, I;ve been really curious about Action 3! Eventually, I would loe to use both of them for their best purposes.

[@BobCaseyAerial]

I have yet to purchase either one. But after watching your review I think I’d buy the action 4. Well done Sean thank you for helping me with my decision. Keep up the great work you’re looking good bud. Your an inspiration

[@IdahoQuadcopter]

Wow, what a great synopsis of the features of both cameras. Excellent comparison of the two! Thank you for this Shawn.

[@AirPhotography]

Thanks Markus 😊

[@zephiiel]

What is that mini tripod in the end of the video? It looks sturdy!

[@cuve_ae]

I use the Action 4 for bike riding videos & the pocket 3 for walking around videos. Both are A1 imo, I wish DJI would make a 360 camera as well.

[@AirPhotography]

I would love that as well I think DJI could do incredible things with a 360 camera

[@SW-Video]

I'd like to see DJI make a drone with a drop down 360 camera. Can you imagine the possibilities that would open. Heck, I'd settle for a mount for one of my more robust drones that could handle the weight of an insta360 X3/X2. New frontiers that would allow the viewer to look where he or she wanted instead of the cameraman or director deciding.

[@cuve_ae]

@@SW-Video wow that’s even more reason to make a 360 camera. I have the X3 (It’s great) and use it for both biking & hiking videos but I would quickly grab a DJI 360 camera.

[@shadowboxer2747]

Yr voice and explanation on the comparison is so clear and so much easy to understand as english is not my first language. Between the two, i opt for dji osmo pocket 3 due to to the type of content i want to film

[@AirPhotography]

That’s great he will be happy

[@kurosenpai]

what if i mount the action 4 onto another mechanical gimbal? Would it fix it stabalization issues with lowlight?

[@Bikepacking]

Just one question when it comes to editing do both camera footage blend good together if there both set to same setting thanks

[@underthedrone2735]

Excellent comparison Shawn! I ordered the Action 4 through Amazon but after 10 days it still hasn't shipped. I'm not sure if it's a shipping issue or a back order issue but I do wish some kind of notification had been sent out. It seems like these two cameras are a bit of an apple and orange comparison. Both are good cameras but intended for different uses. Like you said, they compliment each other so for those who have a use for both, getting both is the sweet spot.

[@XJohnny]

I would like to request a comparison of the Pocket 3 vs Action 4 on a gimbal, Hohem iSteady Pro 4 for example. I would like to buy a new camera but still a bit on the fence between the two. An action 4 with a possibility for decent low light because of the mech stabilization would be great. I couldn´t expect it to be as great but the action 4 + gimbal would still be cheaper than the pocket 3 but still maintain the waterproofness and other benefits.

[@liamsteel]

as a solo content creator i would say if you owned both you would be covered. i use the action 4 and I'm going to buy the osmo pocket 3 for low light situations

[@alpin_channel]

Please keep up your great content:)

[@AirPhotography]

Thank you

[@dadsworkshopbykipplabrie7982]

How are you so AWESOME!!! Love your input brother.

[@babarkhatri5262]

i ll be creating car review videos.. I m confused which camera should i choose action 4 or pocket 3 would you help me with that.

[@El-ahrairah-lc3tg]

Just ordered a pocket 3, should be here mid march 😂. I’ll get the action 4 later or the next iteration. Done with GoPros

[@trongnhangoaipho1090]

great comparison, just sold my action 1 for $170 and got the A4, seem like a nice upgrade, can not justify the pocket 3 that cost almost double lol.... new A4 for $270 is good enough for me :)

[@WiljanWiljan]

Great but my overall winner is the Insta360 Ace Pro

[@fahadalissa]

The Best have seen abouts

[@derekdunn9643]

Both have their perks and bring their own uniqueness to the table. I think it comes down to what content you're filming. For starters, I just bought the Osmo Action 3 to try and see if it meets my needs. It's the first DJI action camera I own. So far, I'm impressed with it. The Action 4 is on my list of things to buy.

[@HamzahElevated]

Hello, Shawn! What is the name of your vlogging channel?

[@AirPhotography]

I don’t have it open yet I won’t be until later this spring. But I’ll definitely advertise it on this channel when I appreciate your interest 😊