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ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo vs ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo

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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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ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo

ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo

  • Stabilisation: Three-axis motorized stabilization.
  • 340 g.
  • Battery: Built-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Bluetooth 4.2.
KSh 16,100In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit has a much bigger battery (2,600 mAh) and faster recharging (2 hours), while the ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo is lighter (340 g).

Capacity

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
2,600 mAh battery capacity
ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
1,300 mAh battery capacity

Weight

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
615 g
ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
340 g

Camera

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
Bluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture
ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
Stabilisation: Three-axis motorized stabilization

Supported device

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
Compatible smartphones
ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
Smartphone

App

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit
ZY Cami and StaCam, functions depend on phone/app support
ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
ZY Cami, supported iOS/Android devices

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

ZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo Kit

  • Bigger battery: 2,600 mAh (vs 1,300 mAh).
  • Recharges faster: 2 hours (vs 3 hours).
  • Also in the box: protective bag, magnetic fill light and fill-light filters.

ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo

  • Lighter: 340 g (vs 615 g).
  • Lower price: KSh 16,100 (vs KSh 26,000).
  • Also in the box: storage bag.

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PriorityZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
ControlsJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN buttonJoystick, MODE button, zoom rocker, photo/video button, trigger, power button and fill-light brightness switch
Battery life2,600 mAh battery1,300 mAh battery
Weight615 g340 g
ConnectionsBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2
CameraBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button captureStabilisation: Three-axis motorized stabilization
Charging timeApprox. 2 hours with 15 W fast chargingApprox. 3 hours with a 5 V / 2 A adapter at 25°C

Detailed comparison

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General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
BrandZHIYUNZHIYUN
ModelSMOOTH 5; Hardware model: SM115SMOOTH-Q3 Combo; Hardware model: SM113
Announced20212021
TypeSmartphone gimbalSmartphone Gimbal
StabilizationThree-axis motorized stabilization; Following accuracy: Static deviation: ±0.01° to ±0.04°; motion deviation: ±0.05° to ±0.3°Three-axis motorized stabilization

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
Dimensions311 × 168 × 52 mmFolded: 45 × 154 × 180 mm; unfolded: 90 × 127 × 279 mm
Weight615 g, including battery340 g

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
Battery TypeBuilt-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 VBuilt-in rechargeable battery; Operating voltage: 6.5–8.4 V; nominal 7.4 V
Battery Capacity2,600 mAh1,300 mAh
Battery LifeApprox. 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 offApprox. 7 hours active use or up to 15 hours standby; tested at 25°C with a balanced iPhone XR
Charging TimeApprox. 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°CApprox. 3 hours with a 5 V / 2 A adapter at 25°C; Charging temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Device ChargingYes; USB-C phone output, 5 V / 1 A maximum—

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
BluetoothBluetooth 4.2Bluetooth 4.2

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
Subject TrackingSmartFollow through the ZY Cami appSmartFollow through the ZY Cami app
Built-in TripodNoNo
Extension RodNoNo
Fill LightOne magnetic fill light included; supports up to two magnetic lightsBuilt-in LED light; three brightness levels; 180° rotation
Special FeaturesPF, L, F, POV, Vortex and GO modes; portrait / landscape shooting; ZY Cami Smart templates, timelapse and editing; Operating temperature: -10°C to 45°CPF, 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
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
Supported DeviceCompatible smartphones; check the manufacturer model compatibility listSmartphone
Tested Payload150–300 g150–280 g
Compatible Phone Weight150–300 g150–280 g
Compatible Phone SizeClamp width: 50–90 mm; phone thickness: under 10 mmClamp width: 55–90 mm; phone thickness: 7–10 mm
Camera CompatibilityNot applicableNot applicable
Mounting SystemAdjustable smartphone clamp; balance the phone before powering onAdjustable smartphone clamp; balance the phone before powering on
Accessory Mounts / Ports1/4-inch tripod mounting hole; USB-C charging / firmware port; wrist-strap hole; USB-C phone charging output; magnetic fill-light slots1/4-inch tripod mounting hole; USB-C charging / firmware port; wrist-strap hole

Gimbal & Movement

Gimbal & Movement specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
AxesTilt, roll and panTilt; roll; pan
Mechanical RangeTilt: -140° to +209°; roll: -90° to +210°; pan: -180° to +180°Tilt: -260° to +80°; roll: -170° to +170°; pan: -150° to +150°
Controllable RangeTilt: -90° to +170°; roll: -50° to +50°; pan: -180° to +180°—
Axis LocksManual axis locks for folding and storageTilt and roll axis fixing buckles for storage
Vertical ShootingPortrait and landscape mounting supportedPortrait / landscape switch by triple-pressing the trigger

Connectivity & Control

Connectivity & Control specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
AppZY Cami and StaCam; functions depend on phone/app supportZY Cami; supported iOS/Android devices
Camera ControlBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture; additional controls through ZY Cami / StaCamBluetooth shutter control on phones that support volume-button capture; additional controls through ZY Cami
ControlsJoystick, mode/menu buttons, focus/zoom wheel and selector, photo/video button, FN button, trigger and power buttonJoystick, MODE button, zoom rocker, photo/video button, trigger, power button and fill-light brightness switch

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationZHIYUN SMOOTH 5 Combo KitZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo
In the BoxSMOOTH 5 gimbal; detachable tripod; USB-C cable; quick-start guide; protective bag; one magnetic fill light; four fill-light filters; wrist strap; membership cardSMOOTH-Q3 gimbal; detachable tripod; USB-C cable; quick-start guide; storage bag; wrist strap; ZY Cami Prime membership card

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 5 Combo Kit is the better buy; the ZHIYUN SMOOTH-Q3 Combo makes sense if you want a lighter build.

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