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DJI RS 3 Mini vs ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo

Compare stabilisation, payload, battery and tracking.

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DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal

DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal

  • Stabilisation: Three-axis mechanical stabilisation.
  • Battery: 18650 lithium-ion 2S.
  • 17.64 Wh of stored energy.
  • Up to 10 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth 5.1 connection.
KSh 36,500Out of Stock
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ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit

  • 615 g with battery.
  • Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Three-axis motorized stabilization.
KSh 26,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit is the stronger choice: it lasts longer between charges (up to 25 hours) and is lighter (615 g), while the DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal only has a higher 2 kg payload.

Battery capacity

DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal
18650 lithium-ion 2S
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V

Connections

DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal
Bluetooth 5.1 connection
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
Bluetooth 4.2 connection

Weight

DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal
795 g
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
615 g

Mounting

DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal
1/4-inch-20 mounting hole, USB-C RSS camera-control port
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
1/4-inch tripod mounting hole, USB-C charging / firmware port

Camera

DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal
Stabilisation: Three-axis mechanical stabilisation
ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
Bluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal

  • Carries heavier phones: up to 2 kg (vs 300 g).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.1 (vs 4.2).
  • Battery type: 18650 lithium-ion 2S.

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit

  • Longer rated battery life: up to 25 hours (vs 10 hours).
  • Lighter: 615 g (vs 795 g).
  • Battery type: Built-in rechargeable battery.

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PriorityDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
ControlsPan, tilt and roll: 360°/sJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per charge2,600 mAh battery
Weight795 g615 g
CameraStabilisation: Three-axis mechanical stabilisationBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture
Battery capacity2,450 mAh battery2,600 mAh battery
ConnectionsBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 4.2

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
BrandDJIZHIYUN
ModelRS 3 MiniSMOOTH 5; Hardware model: SM115
TypeCamera gimbalSmartphone gimbal
StabilizationThree-axis mechanical stabilisationThree-axis motorized stabilization; Following accuracy: Static deviation: ±0.01° to ±0.04°; motion deviation: ±0.05° to ±0.3°
Announced—2021

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
DimensionsFolded: 323 × 195 × 98mm; unfolded: 180 × 159 × 296mm; extended grip/tripod excluded311 × 168 × 52 mm
Weight795g in portrait mode or 850g in horizontal mode, including quick-release plate and excluding extended grip/tripod615 g, including battery

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
Battery Type18650 lithium-ion 2SBuilt-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V
Battery Capacity2450mAh; 17.64Wh2,600 mAh
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours when balanced, level and stationary; movement reduces runtimeApprox. 4.5–25 hours; tested at 25°C with a balanced iPhone XR; shortest runtime with fill light at maximum, longest in standby with lights off
Charging TimeApproximately 2.5 hours with a 10W charger at 25°CApprox. 2 hours with 15 W fast charging; up to 4 hours with a 5 V / 2 A adapter at 25°C; Charging temperature: 0°C to 45°C
Charging PortUSB-C; 5V/2A chargingUSB-C
Device Charging—Yes; USB-C phone output, 5 V / 1 A maximum

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 4.2

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
Subject Tracking—SmartFollow through the ZY Cami app
Built-in Tripod—No
Extension Rod—No
Fill Light—One magnetic fill light included; supports up to two magnetic lights
Special Features—PF, L, F, POV, Vortex and GO modes; portrait / landscape shooting; ZY Cami Smart templates, timelapse and editing; Operating temperature: -10°C to 45°C

Compatibility & Mounting

Compatibility & Mounting specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
Supported DeviceCompatible cameras and lens combinations within the tested payloadCompatible smartphones; check the manufacturer model compatibility list
Tested Payload0.4–2kg150–300 g
Accessory Mounts / Ports1/4-inch-20 mounting hole; USB-C RSS camera-control port; NATO expansion port1/4-inch tripod mounting hole; USB-C charging / firmware port; wrist-strap hole; USB-C phone charging output; magnetic fill-light slots
Compatible Phone Weight—150–300 g
Compatible Phone Size—Clamp width: 50–90 mm; phone thickness: under 10 mm
Camera Compatibility—Not applicable
Mounting System—Adjustable smartphone clamp; balance the phone before powering on

Gimbal & Movement

Gimbal & Movement specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
AxesPan, tilt and rollTilt, roll and pan
Mechanical RangePan: continuous 360°; roll: −95° to +240°; tilt: −110° to +210°Tilt: -140° to +209°; roll: -90° to +210°; pan: -180° to +180°
Max Control SpeedPan, tilt and roll: 360°/s—
Controllable Range—Tilt: -90° to +170°; roll: -50° to +50°; pan: -180° to +180°
Axis Locks—Manual axis locks for folding and storage
Vertical Shooting—Portrait and landscape mounting supported

Connectivity & Control

Connectivity & Control specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
AppDJI Ronin; iOS 11 or later / Android 7 or later technical specificationZY Cami and StaCam; functions depend on phone/app support
Camera Control—Bluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture; additional controls through ZY Cami / StaCam
Controls—Joystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button, trigger and power button

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationDJI RS 3 Mini GimbalZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
In the Box—SMOOTH 5 gimbal; detachable tripod; USB-C cable; quick-start guide; protective bag; one magnetic fill light; four fill-light filters; wrist strap; membership card

Similarities

  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

For most buyers the ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit is the better buy; the DJI RS 3 Mini Gimbal makes sense if you want a higher 2 kg payload.

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