DJI Osmo Pocket 3 vs. Sony ZV-E1 vs. Cell Phone - Can You Tell Which Is Which?

I recently bought the DJI Pocket 3 and I want to test it out to see how good it really is. In this video I compare it to my full-frame Sony ZV-E1 and my Samsung S21 to see if it's worth the high price tag and to help me decide whether or not I should keep it.

#djipocket3 #sonyzve1 #camerashowdown

0:00 Pocket 3 vs Zv-E1 vs S21
1:20 Let the tests begin
5:50 The Results
8:51 Conclusion

[thesahdstudio]

FYI during the audio for the testing segment of the video I was using the DJI Mic 2 that came with the creator combo... I must have been using it wrong because I think it sounded like trash.

[tammanaq]

For moving video and vlogging the DJI OSMO 3 is the winner for me because of the great stabilisation and easy to use and minimalistic concept. For stationary table-youtubers I would buy other stuff.

[RandumbTech]

User error with the Pocket 3. You need to go to -.7 exposure compensation. Also, set the max iso of 3200. Also turn sharpening and noise reduction to -1. Lastly, make sure you are in 10 bit color which is only available in h265 codec.

[jeevansingh]

Thank you for your review! I was actually so close to the getting the DJI for indoors but now this has made me really double think about it. Thank you!

[wsupnet]

Great video! I had a hard time telling the outside shots between the Sony and Samsung but once you got to lowlight I could immediately tell which was which lol

[CreativeStudiosFM]

Great video. I'm thinking of upgrading from my s21 ultra. When you were looking at cameras did you notice much a difference between the ze1 and Sony ze10?

[PeterSu]

Thanks for the side by side. Surprised the sony's dynamic stab was a little jittery.

[JoshuaBelanger]

I got a used Sony 10-18mm for vlogging for ZV-E1. It’s been good and lightweight. I returned the DJI 3 too. I thought i could replace the ZV-E1 with it but didn’t like what I saw on auto vs. iPhone 15 Pro Max.

[markshirley]

It's the most hyped up camera in YouTube, I totally agree with your assessment

[chefgastrique]

Just ordered the pocket 3 and after watching your very well made and complete video, I am happy with my choice. I plan to use it for travelling thus as good as the Sony is, I am not going to get a big camera like that. And when compared with the phone, I think the OP3 wins it easy. Will just use the phone for photos (since OP3 is only 9mp), and for navigation and other uses, saving up my phone battery. Thanks for the video.

[ailearners]

putting the kid to work, i used to have to mow the lawn and do yard work in my day lol another great review! i was thinking of getting the pocket 3 but i also have the new iPhone so idk if its worth it.

[Charles-qwhv]

Why don't you get a small gimball for zv1. Zihyun m3s is a lovely gimball..

[mccgre]

I had the Pocket 3 and ended up returning it too. I didn’t love the gimbal for when you want to change the shot from yourself to another person quickly during a vlog. I found myself missing shots because I was fighting the gimbal too much. It’s such a fragile item that I never actually put it in my pocket and keeping it in the carrying case means you really have to decide ahead of time when you are going to film. Not ideal for getting shots here and there of your day. I would also worry about getting it wet. I ended up getting a great deal on an Action 4 and it solves all the problems of the Pocket 3 but at the expense of image quality and low light performance. If only they could put the internals of the pocket in the Action 5, it would absolutely be the perfect camera for me.

[bryans]

I could really appreciate the quality difference with those side-by-side comparisons, and I think you're wise to stick with the Sony.

[dougmorato]

The difference is clear as water. That ZV-E1 is the one. Stunning quality and stabilization 🔥🔥🔥

[classic.cameras]

Sony is best. Obviously.
Samsung phone is great with a selfie stick outside. DJI is overpriced. Might as well return it, sell your Samsung phone and buy a new phone with the extra money you save.

[ryanhostudio]

samsung phone definiteily...look like a phone lol