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 and waterproof depth. Overall, the Osmo Pocket 3 scores 95 and the X4 scores 58.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Osmo Pocket 3 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 36.4 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. The biggest gaps in its favor are max 4k fps.
Pick the X4 if you care most about max video and waterproof depth. Its strongest claims are max video, waterproof depth.
Both ship with comparable stabilization, horizon lock, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
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 — 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 |
Spec-level deep dives
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