Comparison DJI Osmo Plus vs DJI Osmo

The range of forward-backwards tilt angles relative to the vertical position supported by the stabiliser.

It can be written in different ways.

The simplest option is when one angle value is indicated in the characteristics. This may mean that the camera can deviate from the neutral position in both directions by the same angle, which is half the range.

Another option is used when the angles of tilt forward and backward are not the same. In such cases, the horizontal position of the camera on a vertical steadicam is taken as zero, the “-” sign indicates the maximum angle of camera deflection back, lens up, and the “+” sign — forward, lens down.

HD (720p) video recording capabilities supported by the stabiliser's camera.

The HD (720p) standard allows the size of 1280x720 pixels. It offers a fairly decent picture quality with relatively small file sizes and low requirements for the processing power of video equipment.

Note that the quality of the video depends not only on the resolution but also on the frame rate. 30 fps gives more or less normal image quality, 60 fps is good, and higher values are usually used in slow motion which means that the camera supports this feature.

The angle of view of the complete stabiliser camera.

Two things depend on this parameter: the width of the space that enters the frame, and the degree of zoom provided by the camera. A large viewing angle allows you to fit more of the surrounding space into the frame, but details in such a picture will look small. Conversely, a narrower angle limits the field of view but gives a greater magnification and allows you to see the details of what is still in the frame better.

The degree of optical zoom provided by the stabiliser's camera.

Optical zoom is carried out due to the so-called zoom lens — a lens with a system of movable lenses that allow you to change the focal length and viewing angles. Such systems are noticeably more complicated and more expensive than electronic zoom, moreover, they are more bulky and less reliable, but they do not affect the image quality and visibility of fine details.

Model of the battery used in the stabiliser. This information is not very important when choosing: if you wish, knowing the battery model, you can find detailed information about it. However, the key characteristics of the battery are usually given in general information about the stabiliser. Nevertheless, model information can be useful if you plan to purchase an additional battery, or if you already have a battery and you need to evaluate its compatibility with the device.

The capacity of the battery used in the stabiliser.

In theory, a higher capacity allows you to work longer without recharging, but the battery life of the stabiliser also depends on its power consumption. So, only models with similar performance characteristics can be compared with each other according to this indicator; and when choosing, it is better to focus not on the capacity, but on the directly claimed battery life.