Comparison between DJI Osmo Mobile 6 vs DJI Osmo Mobile SE

DJI Osmo Mobile 6 and the DJI Osmo Mobile SE are the protagonists of this comparison. In this article, we will determine what are the main differences between the DJI Osmo Mobile SE and the DJI Osmo Mobile 6.

Which is the better stabilizer between the two?

Here is our answer, through this comparison!

The advantages of the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 over the DJI Osmo Mobile SE

The DJI Osmo Mobile SE is a mix between the DJI OM 4 SE, the DJI Osmo Mobile 6, and the DJI Osmo Mobile 5. In fact, it looks very similar to the DJI OM 5 and the DJI OM 4 SE.

However, it also incorporates physical elements of the DJI Osmo Mobile 6.

The first question we ask ourselves is therefore how close the DJI Osmo Mobile SE is to the DJI Osmo Mobile 6: what elements does it not have?

1) Extendable rod

For starters, unlike the DJI Osmo Mobile 6, which carries over this improvement from the DJI Osmo Mobile 5, the DJI Osmo Mobile SE will not have an extendable arm underneath its pan motor.

The DJI Osmo Mobile 6's arm can extend up to 21.5cm, allowing for longer, more aerial shots than the DJI Osmo Mobile SE.

2) Zoom / focus button

The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 brings with it an innovation regarding the zoom button. It becomes a button that allows you to manage the zoom but also the focus of your smartphone camera. In concrete terms, it is the zoom focus button.

The goal is to simplify access to essential smartphone camera functions, which are less accessible when carrying the stabilizer.

In addition to having changed its purpose, this button is different in shape.

You can press this button to switch between zoom and focus modes. This button is a rotary, wheel-type button that makes it more intuitive to determine the level of zoom or focus you want to achieve.
The DJI Osmo Mobile SE uses the classic Osmo Mobile W/T button.

3) Safety lock

The tilt axis of the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 stabilizer has an additional safety feature compared to its predecessors and also compared to the DJI Osmo Mobile SE. This is a small lock that blocks the axis for opening.

This feature was reported by DJI OM5 users and was taken into consideration in the design of the DJI Osmo Mobile 6.

However, this improvement is not present on the DJI Osmo Mobile SE.

4) Automatic opening

The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 has a native, built-in Quick Launch feature.

As soon as the stabilizer is deployed, it immediately starts working. This ensures that not a single moment of stabilization of the device is lost.

Of course, activating and deactivating both stabilizers can be done very quickly by briefly and then long-pressing the M button, but this is a small but noticeable improvement.

5) The DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is lighter than the DJI Osmo Mobile SE

Finally, the DJI Osmo Mobile SE is slightly heavier than the DJI Osmo Mobile 6, weighing 352 grams compared to 309 grams.

Does the DJI Osmo Mobile SE incorporate some of the latest improvements?

Built-in mini screen

Both the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 SE and DJI Osmo Mobile SE feature a new interactive display for important information about the gimbal.

This intelligent panel provides information on battery status, camera status and, most importantly, the camera stabilization mode.

This is a very clever feature that encourages switching to other stabilization modes, allowing for a variety of shots. This information, which was previously only visible through the app, is now visible directly on the gimbal.

ActiveTrack 5.0

Featured on the DJI Osmo Mobile 6, Active Track is also available on the DJI Osmo Mobile SE! The DJI Osmo Mobile SE will use the same version of the algorithm as the Osmo Mobile 6: ActiveTrack 5.0.

It will be possible to focus one lens to take perfectly framed photos with both stabilizers, and this is good news.

Compatible with LightCut and DJI Mimo

In 2022, DJI made its DJI Osmo range compatible with the app LightCut. The great advantage of this application is the ability to perform one-click editing, but also to perform advanced editing.

DJI smartphone stabilizers have the advantage over other Osmo equipment of having models linked to the movements of the capsule. Between dynamism and kinematics, take various photos in a guided way with this application.

Thanks to DJI Mimo, it will also be possible to take many shots that are only possible with a stabilizer, such as DollyZoom (vertigo effect) or various types of timelapse.

The Advantages of the DJI Osmo Mobile SE Over the DJI Osmo Mobile 6

1) Superior autonomy

The first big difference, in terms of battery life, is that the DJI Osmo Mobile SE offers 8 hours of use, while the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 offers 6 hours of use.

Please note however that yes, the DJI Osmo Mobile SE takes longer to charge than the DJI Osmo Mobile 6.
In this case the duration is 2h 12m for the DJI Osmo Mobile SE, while for the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 it is 1h 24m.
In terms of usage time, the DJI Osmo Mobile SE is 25% longer, but the charging time of the DJI Osmo Mobile SE is 50% longer.
In other words, in terms of overall performance, the DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is better than the DJI Osmo Mobile SE.

2) Price difference

Throughout this article, we have noted that the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile 6 still has a fair amount of advantages over the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile SE. However, the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile SE is more than a third less expensive than the DJI Osmo Mobile 6.

It is on this point that, depending on the situation and needs, the scales can tip in favor of the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile SE. This point allows us to conclude on the choice between the two stabilizers.

Conclusion

Which stabilizer should I choose between the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile 6 and the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile SE?

In our opinion, the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is aimed at those who want the best possible user experience (and in the long run this matters a lot) and the best physical aspects.

The DJI DJI Osmo Mobile SE is a stabilizer that takes on many aspects of other stabilizers. It has no reason to be ashamed of the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile 6 and has one big advantage: the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile SE is more accessible thanks to its lower price.

• For those who simply want to enhance their videos using their smartphone, the DJI Osmo Mobile SE is an excellent and potentially the most interesting choice.
• For those who want to significantly improve their footage, the DJI DJI Osmo Mobile 6 is definitely the best smartphone stabilizer!