DJI Pocket 3 vs Action 4: A Detailed Comparison

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 is a fantastic small gimbal camera with a 1" sensor, but how does it compare the one of the best action cameras the DJI Osmo Action 4? Let test and compare the DJI Pocket 3 and Action 4 to see which one of these cameras might be the right camera for you. We will compare image quality, photos, stabilization, low light and the user experience.

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00:00 Intro
00:11 Action 4 uses
00:57 Pocket 3 uses
02:14 Image Quality
03:14 Field of View
03:33 Stabilization Comparison
03:46 Active Track
04:00 Low Light Video
04:55 Photo comparison
05:33 Timelapse and modes
05:49 Vertical VIdeo
06:18 User Interface
07:27 Physical Differences
08:01 USB-C Microphones
08:55 Battery Life
09:19 Pricing
09:40 Outro

[PastorHan]

Thanks for the video Jake. This helped me out a lot.

[TheSwissHiker]

Thats the video I was waiting for. Thanks, now I get the differences. Greetings from Switzerland, Benjamin

[michaelpoczynek]

Thanks, Jake. This was very helpful and informative I just got a Pocket 3 a few hours ago and look forward to using it. Have a great day! 😀

[cuuppaajoe]

Jake, this was a fantastic comparison. Thank you so much.

[JennaCee]

Thank you Jake - You helped make up my mind and just as an FYI - used your link.

[enricotorres]

I was wondering which one would do the job for me. Now I know for sure! Amazing review! 👏👏

[cerulean]

Thanks Jake. Another good, no-nonsense job.

[WheelingSA]

This is a great video. The comparison showed some features that no one else has shown. For example the background blur. Well done on a good video. I think the Pocket 3 is a great tool!

[ALxdCrftPlays]

DJI Pocket 3 is better for low light due to the large 1' sensor. But Action 4 provides a larger sensor than the Action 3, and is waterproof and can safely use at the beach even with sand blowing around. Having both gives you better flexibility. I sold my Action 3 and will get the 4. But will keep my Pocket 2 and get the 3. Use for 4k walk videos. Action 4 also has swappable higher capacity batteries you get 3 of them with the Adventure Combo version. Pocket 2/3 no one knows you're recording cause its small. The Action 3 struggled in low light which is why I sold it.

[avici]

I just got and very happy with my OA4. Maybe this will he a future purchase! Thank you for the great comparison review!

[onlyinjapanGO]

It’s good in low light because of the pixel size of the 1” sensor, not just that it’s a 1” sensor :) that’s why I got it over the action. Great overview! It was super helpful in helping me decide.

[mannytroll]

Thank you for this I own both! That pocket 3 is so amazing I love them both.

[BullyOG]

Have the Action 4 and my Pocket 3 Creator Combo is ordered and on its way!

[chucknorris]

Wow. What a video. Not many youtubers have shown the photo comparisons of the two. Really appreciated that part of your video.

[Drones]

Killing it with this sucker! Nice job Jake!

[DerrickCByron]

excellent video, question the setup i saw you had carrying the inspire 3 on your back, can you do a video on that aswell or let us know how you set it up?? thanks

[joeym]

I like everything about the Pocket 3 and compared to my Pocket 2 it's no brainer to get one. However, even though the Pocket has a bigger sensor, I like how the Action 4 holds well the hightlights and shadows. I know you can always set up to manual mode and use ND for the Pocket as well. Great job with these comparisons. Look forward seeing more from both of these cams. Thanks!.

[TravelsByTrike]

Thanks for the video. I love the idea of the pocket 3. Does it have voice controls?

[godzilla]

Great video! I’m still stuck on which one to get I like how stable the pocket 3 is when filming but also I’ll be doing like vloging / activities for filming an worried the pocket 3 might break

[bwpnqvi]

Damn Jake! You're soooo good at convincing me that I need the Pocket 3 when I've already got the Action 4. I'll have to get the wife to watch your video hahaha.