Between the Osmo Pocket 3 and HERO13 Black, the Osmo Pocket 3 comes out ahead in several specs, while the HERO13 Black wins on max video and waterproof depth. Overall, the Osmo Pocket 3 scores 95 and the HERO13 Black scores 95 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are evenly matched on the broad strokes, with the decision sitting on which individual spec advantages weigh more for your use.
The Osmo Pocket 3 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the HERO13 Black if you care most about max video and waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are max video, waterproof depth.
Both ship with comparable max 4k fps, stabilization, horizon lock, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity tells you both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Why DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why GoPro - HERO13 Black wins
- ▲Max video: 5.3K (vs 4K120).
- ▲Waterproof depth: 10 m vs 0 m.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K120 | 5.3Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 120 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | true | true |
Stabilization
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | gimbal-class |
Durability
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | GoPro - HERO13 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 0 m | 10 mlead |
| Weight | 179 g | 159 glead |
| Removable lens | false | truelead |
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