Between the Osmo Pocket 3 and HERO (2024), the Osmo Pocket 3 comes out ahead in max 4k fps and horizon lock, while the HERO (2024) wins on waterproof depth. Overall, the Osmo Pocket 3 scores 95 and the HERO (2024) scores 35 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Osmo Pocket 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 60.0 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the Osmo Pocket 3 if you care most about max 4k fps and horizon lock. The biggest gaps in its favor are max 4k fps, horizon lock, max video, among others.
Pick the HERO (2024) if you care most about waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are waterproof depth.
There are no meaningful ties on the headline specs — every popular-comparison metric has a winner.
Bottom line: the Osmo Pocket 3 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 wins
- ▲Max 4K fps — 300.00% more. 120 vs 30.
- ▲Has Horizon lock.
- ▲Max video: 4K120 (vs 4K30).
- ▲Stabilization: gimbal-class (vs advanced).
Why GoPro - HERO (2024) wins
- ▲Waterproof depth: 5 m vs 0 m.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K120lead | 4K30 |
| Max 4K fps | 120lead | 30 |
| HDRⓘ | truelead | false |
| Log profileⓘ | truelead | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | truelead | false |
| Stabilization | gimbal-classlead | advanced |
Durability
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 0 m | 5 mlead |
| Weight | 179 g | 86 glead |
| Removable lens | false | false |
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