DJI Pocket 3 vs Action 4: Which One for Cinematic Videos?

[@RomaFedorov]

Which one you prefer? And what do you think about the new background lighting?

[@wvxiw]

The new violet background is the worst one in my opinion, I just don't like this color personally. Writing it just because you asked. Please make a pro/con comments to vote for this color. Note, that the violet background didn't spoil the video at all. Keep making good videos

[@happydayzee]

This type of comparison is exactly what I was looking for - not only focusing on specs and numbers but on how they are to use in real life situations, how they feel in the hand, the limitations of their size and shape etc, and as well as their image quality. Thank you.

[@RomaFedorov]

You're welcome!

[@news7908]

Контент у тебя огонь👍 Вчера купил action 4,буду пользоваться твоими подсказками по настройкам👌

[@wvxiw]

Roma, a great review, as usually! I own the Pocket 3 and planning to wait for Action 5 since I don't really need action camera right now. The Action can be a good backup camera for the Pocket during bad weather conditions as you said and also it's a good choice for multicam footage

[@RomaFedorov]

Thanks for sharing

[@LeGrandLife]

I'm in the same dilemma 😂 I believe an Action Camara when I'm on the go and I don't have to be so careful with the Camara

[@ramonedixon]

Great comparison. I have the OAC4 and have been thinking about getting the Pocket 3 for the same reasons you mentioned in this video.

[@RomaFedorov]

Cheers!

[@AlexanderBischof]

like the robustness of my Action 3 but also heading for the Pocket 3 - but just waiting what an Action5 will bring and then decide - I need it for vlogging and cinematic shot -maybe 50/50

[@TheASSedoTV]

7:26 and that’s exactly what I did! I acquired both for exactly the same reason! Thank you very much, Roma, for your well put reviews. I’ve learned a lot from you. Спасибо большое!

[@RomaFedorov]

My pleasure!

[@RellyMedia]

I cant decide between the 2. Wish i could afford both. I was originally leaning more towards the pocket 3 but I think I could achieve the same thing with the action 4 by adding a gimbal to it.

[@RomaFedorov]

The Action 4 with a gimbal might work, but it will be much bulkier than the Pocket 3. The Pocket 3 also has autofocus, a bigger sensor, and tracking features. Just some food for thought.

[@madeiraislander]

0:41 hahaha that was awesome 😆

[@nuwanchandrasirigamage8130]

I need an important advice from you. For architectural (interior and exterior) videography and photography, which is better? Also, will it be possible to image the architectural elements in the houses without distortion? Action 4 price is low but FOV not narrowed than pocket 3. Can we used attached lesses for fix it?

[@alejandradelfin394]

Great comparison

[@browser37]

So when the battery fully goes on the pocket 3 it just gets thrown away? If so it’s a waste of money

[@RomaFedorov]

That seems to be the case, but maybe someone will be able to replace it. If you can replace a battery on a modern phone, then I'm sure it's also possible with the Pocket 3.

[@jawvees2585]

Thanks Roma🎉

[@mentalsplitmusic]

Hi so i was considering this both cameras but i wanted to know if it would be worth buying the osmo pocket 3 since i already have a gimbal that i can use for the osmo action 4 (Crane M2S) would this help the stabilization and quality for cinematic videos? thanks! (I mainly want it for low light videos)

[@fredro833]

Pocket 3 for low light

[@GrowingTreesEasy]

I don’t know why nobody says about Action 4 that it has Narrow view at 1080.I film only like that and the picture looks natural.Standart is a bit distorted

[@PierPeterVinylSound]

Narrow mode in 2'7k too.

[@user-lh2cz2vq9y]

So i guess action 4 with rsc 3 could nearly close with pocket 3?

[@RomaFedorov]

Nearly, but the pocket 3 still has a bigger sensor, autofocus, tracking and some other features..

[@S2keyz]

bought the P3 because of you !!

[@RomaFedorov]

I hope you enjoy it!

[@arunr5529]

If I could get a waterproof case for the pocket 3 i'd have gone for it, but for that reason i went for the action 4 and it can still be great for cinematic shots looking at your videos! Do you have any recommendations for ND filters ?

[@RomaFedorov]

Yeah, that's understandable. I recommend Freewell ND filters, I've made a video about them on my channel.

[@yaviraj1022]

So if we have to shoot music videos .. pocket 3 would be a better option or shall we go for cameras like canon or sony 6700 etc ?

[@RomaFedorov]

For music videos a mirrorless camera would be a much better option.

[@yaviraj1022]

@@RomaFedorov could you name a few ? That I could go for ?

[@RomaFedorov]

Fuji XS-20, Sony FX30, Sony a6700, Sony ZV-E1. What is your budget? @@yaviraj1022

[@yaviraj1022]

@@RomaFedorov 100$ to 150$ .. thnku for the reply .. means a lot .. subscribed :)

[@yaviraj1022]

@@RomaFedorov 100 to 150$

[@raczyk]

What lav mic can you recommend for action 4? For cycling videos on an ebike in the city or nature. Looking for a clear voice and some ambient souonds. Recording with two mics possible?

[@RomaFedorov]

I use the Rode Lavalier II and it sounds really good, but the build quality is flimsy. Maybe you can take a look at the DJI Lav mic? I'm not sure how to connect two mics to a camera.. Maybe you can do it with a splitter?

[@SandhiyasDiary]

Hi , I'm only concerned about the internal battery.. Any idea on How many years the battery life will be..

[@RomaFedorov]

I can't really say for certain. My guess is about 4-5 years.

[@DEURALIVLOG481]

Wow❤❤i need this camera

[@RomaFedorov]

Buy it!

[@Marek_Holland]

Have you managed to minimize the problem of ugly baseball bat-shaped flares with Action 4? ND filter, polarizing filter?

[@RomaFedorov]

I don't know about this issue. My Freewell ND filters work just fine.

[@TechnicianWorkLifestyle]

im confused

[@RomaFedorov]

Get both if you're confused, then return the one that doesn't work for you haha

[@TechnicianWorkLifestyle]

@@RomaFedorov I didn't understand your answer

[@rerupa]

Great comparison 🎉

[@RomaFedorov]

Cheers!

[@saito869]

I think if you get a gimbal for the action 4 youd have the best of both worlds.

[@RomaFedorov]

Best of both worlds is to have both cameras haha

[@a.o.lartoflife8867]

does action 4 have defocus effect on the foreground, (I mean with things closer to the minimum focus distance of the action 4) ?

[@RomaFedorov]

Slightly. It's barely visible because the minimum focus distance is far, at 40cm, and the camera has a wide-angle field of view. The pocket 3 is much better for this as shown in the video.

[@ubidubiumibilibertas9076]

Imagine an Action 5 Pro with 1 inch sensor...

[@RomaFedorov]

I don't think that this is a good idea because of the added depth of field. It'll make the minimum focus distance even further and I'm not sure if this is something you'd want on an action camera.

[@ubidubiumibilibertas9076]

@@RomaFedorov True.

[@omniPOTentNewB]

Why are you wearing a mask outside by yourself?

[@RomaFedorov]

Because of the insane Chiang Mai pollution.

[@luiscampos5149]

cinematic kkkkkk

[@RonaldBrown59]

If you can afford it, get both of them.

[@RomaFedorov]

100%

[@jaymills1720]

Better one… IPhone 15 😝

[@RomaFedorov]

I prefer the pocket 3 over the iPhone.

[@jaymills1720]

@@RomaFedorov why? It’s an extra device and doesn’t look as good as log on iPhone and Blackmagic app lol

[@RomaFedorov]

Just because it's an extra device doesn't mean it's worse. I actually prefer it this way. Also, the iPhone doesn't have a built-in gimbal, and it's double the price. I still use an old iPhone XR and I am more than satisfied with it. I don't feel like upgrading just because of the camera. If I'm spending $1000 on a phone for its camera features, I'd rather buy an actual camera for this price or even cheaper that will deliver much better results than an iPhone 15... @@jaymills1720

[@Zombiefruit]

@@jaymills1720using your iPhone as your main recording device also means that you're constantly using its battery for filming, you have a mix of casual pictures/videos with "project" content (which makes organization harder), and you aren't able to use the phone part of your smartphone when filming.

[@KimchimanInSeoul]

@@RomaFedorov This is the best opinion.