Capacity
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
- 1,300 mAh battery capacity
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit
- 2,600 mAh battery capacity
Gimbal comparison
ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo vs ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard
Compare stabilisation, payload, battery and tracking.
01Selected  ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
KSh 16,100In Stock | 02  ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit
KSh 25,000In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit has a much bigger battery (2,600 mAh) and faster recharging (2 hours), while the ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo is lighter (340 g).
Weight
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
- 340 g
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit
- 625 g
Camera
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
- Stabilisation: Three-axis motorized stabilization
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit
- Bluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture
Supported device
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
- Smartphone
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit
- Compatible smartphones
App
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
- ZY Cami, supported iOS/Android devices
- ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit
- ZY Cami and StaCam, functions depend on phone/app support
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
- Lighter: 340 g (vs 625 g).
- Lower price: KSh 16,100 (vs KSh 25,000).
- Also in the box: storage bag and wrist strap.
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit
- Bigger battery: 2,600 mAh (vs 1,300 mAh).
- Recharges faster: 2 hours (vs 3 hours).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo | ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit |
|---|---|---|
| Tracking | SmartFollow through the ZY Cami app | SmartFollow through the ZY Cami app |
| Controls | Joystick, MODE button, zoom rocker, photo/video button, trigger, power button and fill-light brightness switch | Joystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button |
| Battery life | 1,300 mAh battery | 2,600 mAh battery |
| Weight | 340 g | 625 g |
| Mounting | 1/4-inch tripod mounting hole, USB-C charging / firmware port | 1/4-inch tripod mounting hole, USB-C charging / firmware port |
| Camera | Stabilisation: Three-axis motorized stabilization | Bluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture |
| Connections | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Charging time | Approx. 3 hours with a 5 V / 2 A adapter at 25°C | Approx. 2 hours with 15 W fast charging |
| Supported device | Smartphone | Compatible smartphones |
| App | ZY Cami, supported iOS/Android devices | ZY Cami and StaCam, functions depend on phone/app support |
| Fill light | Built-in LED light, three brightness levels | Built-in tilt-axis fill light |
| Tested payload | 150–280 g | 150–300 g |
| Axes | Tilt, roll | Tilt, roll and pan |
| Mechanical range | Tilt: -260° to +80°, roll: -170° to +170° | Tilt: -140° to +209°, roll: -90° to +259° |
| Axis locks | Tilt and roll axis fixing buckles for storage | Manual axis locks for folding and storage |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both charge over USB-C.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Both go up to 8.4 V (battery type).
- Same type: Smartphone Gimbal.
- Same subject tracking: SmartFollow through the ZY Cami app.
- Neither has built-in tripod.
In summary
For most buyers the ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5S Standard Kit is the better buy; the ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo makes sense if you want a lighter build.
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