I myself use a Zhiyun Smooth 4 Gimbal a lot for my smartphone, which can also be used with a GoPro. However, the new mini gimbals with integrated cameras are much more practical, as they are even more compact and offer all functions without pairing, etc.
Until now, DJI with their Osmo Pocket was alone in the field and you have to shell out a good 280 euros for this model. These gimbal cameras are popular not only with vloggers and Instagrammers, but also with videographers as a B-cam and for shots in motion.
Xiaomi recognized the need and brought a cheaper alternative to the market with the Xiaomi Fimi Palm . Features and dimensions are very similar. So are the technical specifications.
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You only have to do without 60 fps, but you still get 4K recordings with 100 MBit/s data rate, which stands for excellent video quality. In my opinion, the lens is better than DJI’s, covering a 128° field of view, while the Osmo Pocket only has about 80 degrees. This is often not enough, especially for vloggers.
Smart tracking can automatically follow faces and keep them in the frame. There are two built-in microphones, but also a 3.5 mm jack for external microphones. With the Osmo Pocket, this is only possible via an adapter that has to be purchased separately.
The software supports automatic time-lapse recordings with motion, HDR and panorama shots. The Fimi Palm can also be remotely controlled via a WiFi connection with the corresponding smartphone app. All settings can be viewed on the built-in 240x240 pixel display. The battery is said to last 240 minutes at 1080P.
You can currently get the Xiaomi Fimi Palm for 135.15 euros . This makes the Fimi Palm a good 140 euros cheaper than the comparable DJI Osmo Pocket first generation. The brand new Osmo Pocket 2 comes in at 360 euros.
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