They solve different problems. The DJI RS 4 Mini stabilizes a mirrorless camera of up to 2 kg, so you get your camera's image quality and lenses with smooth motion, at about 890 g plus the camera. The Osmo Mobile 8 and 7P stabilize your phone, which is the lightest and cheapest route. The Osmo Pocket 3 is a camera and gimbal in one: a 1-inch sensor on a built-in 3-axis gimbal that fits in a pocket. Choose by the camera you want to film with.
Side by side
| RS 4 Mini | Osmo Mobile 8 / 7P | Osmo Pocket 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stabilizes | Mirrorless or compact camera | Smartphone | Its own 1-inch camera |
| Payload | 0.4 to 2 kg | Phones 170 to 300 g | n/a |
| Weight | About 890 g (with plate) | About 370 g (OM 8 with clamp and module); about 368 g (7P) | 179 g |
| Battery | 13 h (stationary) | About 10 h | 166 min recording |
| Tracking | Add-on Intelligent Tracking Module | Multifunctional Module | Built in |
| Vertical shooting | Native, no extra plate | Rotate the clamp | Rotate the screen |
| Price (ours) | $340 | Not stocked; see below | $483 |
From DJI's spec pages. We sell the Osmo Mobile 6 ($120) as our phone gimbal.
RS 4 Mini: for real cameras
The RS 4 Mini makes sense when you already own a mirrorless camera and want smooth walking shots, product moves or B-roll. Benefits: large sensors, interchangeable lenses, better low light and shallow depth of field. Costs: you balance the gimbal each time you change camera or lens, and the full rig is heavier. DJI's FAQ notes you rebalance even when switching to a phone with its phone holder. Setup tips: how to balance a DJI RS 4 and RS 4 Mini best settings.
Osmo Mobile: for phones
Phone gimbals are light, fast and cheap, and modern phones film very well in daylight. The Osmo Mobile 8 adds 360-degree unlimited pan and Apple DockKit tracking; the 7P includes the Multifunctional Module for tracking in your phone's own camera app. Our in-stock Osmo Mobile 6 has a 215 mm built-in extension rod and about 6.4 hours of battery. Full comparison: Osmo Mobile 6 vs 7 and 8.
Osmo Pocket 3: everything in one
No balancing, no phone, no clamps. Turn the screen and it's recording within seconds. The 1-inch sensor and 10-bit D-Log M beat most phones in dim light, and face tracking keeps you framed. The trade-off is a fixed 20 mm lens. See is the Osmo Pocket 3 worth it.
Which should you buy?
| You want to... | Pick |
|---|---|
| Use your Sony, Fujifilm or Canon mirrorless for video | RS 4 Mini |
| Stabilize the phone you already film with | Osmo Mobile |
| Vlog with the smallest kit and best quality per gram | Osmo Pocket 3 |
| Film interviews and B-roll for paid work | RS 4 Mini |
Newer DJI handhelds may not be sold in the US; see is DJI Osmo banned. Browse all gimbals.
Related guides
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- Can you use the DJI RS 4 Mini with an iPhone?
- DJI RS 4 Mini vs RS 3 Mini: is the upgrade worth it?
- DJI RS 4 vs RS 4 Mini: which gimbal for your camera?
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