Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | Insta360 - X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max 4K fps | 120 | 60 |
| Max video | 4K120 | 8K |
| Waterproof depth | 0 m | 10 m |
Between the Osmo Pocket 3 and X4, the Osmo Pocket 3 comes out ahead in max 4k fps, while the X4 wins on max video / waterproof depth. Overall, the Osmo Pocket 3 scores 77.9 and the X4 scores 76.4 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (77.9 vs 76.4). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the Osmo Pocket 3 if you care most about max 4k fps. The biggest gaps in its favor are max 4k fps. The single most decisive one: Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Pick the X4 if you care most about max video / waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are max video, waterproof depth. The single most decisive one: Max video: 8K (vs 4K120).
Both ship with comparable stabilization, horizon lock, so those specs do not 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 says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 or Insta360 - X4?
DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 leads the current Mars Score by 1.5 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare max video, max 4k fps, waterproof depth against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 if…
DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 has the measurable edge on max fps 4k.
Choose Insta360 - X4 if…
Insta360 - X4 has the measurable edge on max video, water depth m.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 wins
- ▲Max 4K fps — 100.00% more. 120 vs 60.
Why Insta360 - X4 wins
- ▲Max video: 8K (vs 4K120).
- ▲Waterproof depth: 10 m vs 0 m.
Spec comparison
Video
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | Insta360 - X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max video | 4K120 | 8Klead |
| Max 4K fps | 120lead | 60 |
| HDRⓘ | true | true |
| Log profileⓘ | truelead | false |
Stabilization
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | Insta360 - X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Horizon lock | true | true |
| Stabilization | gimbal-class | gimbal-class |
Durability
| Spec | DJI - Osmo Pocket 3 | Insta360 - X4 |
|---|---|---|
| Waterproof depth | 0 m | 10 mlead |
| Weight | 179 glead | 203 g |
| Removable lens | false | false |