Gimbals
Comparison chart of electronic gimbal stabilizers and similar type of steadicams that are designed in a single-handed form factor for DSLR and mirrorless cameras.
Name |
Payload |
Camera Control |
Follow Focus |
Inception Mode |
Axis Lock |
Weight |
Year |
Price |
Benro 3XD Pro |
3.8 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
2400 g (84.66 oz) |
2019 |
$699 |
Benro Reddog R1 |
1.8 kg |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
879 g (31.01 oz) |
2018 |
$399 |
DJI Ronin RS 2 |
4.5 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1300 g (45.86 oz) |
2020 |
$849 |
DJI Ronin RS 3 |
3 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1190 g (41.98 oz) |
2022 |
$529 |
DJI Ronin RS 3 Pro |
4.5 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1400 g (49.38 oz) |
2022 |
$949 |
DJI Ronin RSC 2 |
3.0 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1200 g (42.33 oz) |
2020 |
$429 |
DJI Ronin S |
3.6 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
1860 g (65.61 oz) |
2018 |
$749 |
DJI Ronin SC |
2.2 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1100 g (38.8 oz) |
2019 |
$439 |
Feiyu AK2000 |
2.8 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
No |
1252 g (44.16 oz) |
2018 |
$249 |
Feiyu AK2000C |
2.2 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1078 g (38.03 oz) |
2020 |
$229 |
Feiyu AK2000S |
2.2 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1100 g (38.8 oz) |
2020 |
$349 |
Feiyu AK4000 |
4.0 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
1440 g (50.79 oz) |
2018 |
$499 |
Feiyu AK4500 |
4.6 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1656 g (58.41 oz) |
2019 |
$749 |
Feiyu Scorp |
2.5 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1200 g (42.33 oz) |
2021 |
$429 |
Feiyu Scorp Pro |
4.8 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2100 g (74.08 oz) |
2021 |
$699 |
Libec TH-G3 |
3.6 kg |
No |
No |
Yes |
No |
1470 g (51.85 oz) |
2020 |
$499 |
Moza Air |
3.2 kg |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
1100 g (38.8 oz) |
2018 |
$499 |
Moza Air 2 |
4.2 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
1600 g (56.44 oz) |
2019 |
$599 |
Moza Air X |
6.0 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1400 g (49.38 oz) |
2019 |
? |
Moza Aircross |
1.8 kg |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
896 g (31.61 oz) |
2018 |
$349 |
Moza Aircross 2 |
3.2 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1000 g (35.27 oz) |
2019 |
$449 |
Pilotfly H2 |
2.2 kg |
Yes |
No |
Yes |
No |
1200 g (42.33 oz) |
2016 |
$699 |
Pilotfly Maverick |
4.2 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
910 g (32.1 oz) |
2019 |
$749 |
Zhiyun Crane 2 |
3.2 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
No |
1250 g (44.09 oz) |
2017 |
$549 |
Zhiyun Crane 2S |
? kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1880 g (66.32 oz) |
2020 |
$599 |
Zhiyun Crane 3 LAB |
4.5 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1880 g (66.32 oz) |
2018 |
$899 |
Zhiyun Crane 3S |
6.5 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
2470 g (87.13 oz) |
2020 |
$739 |
Zhiyun Crane Plus |
2.5 kg |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
950 g (33.51 oz) |
2018 |
$339 |
Zhiyun Crane v2 |
1.8 kg |
Yes |
No |
No |
No |
950 g (33.51 oz) |
2017 |
$399 |
Zhiyun Weebill LAB |
2.9 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
970 g (34.22 oz) |
2018 |
$369 |
Zhiyun Weebill S |
2.9 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
926 g (32.66 oz) |
2019 |
$339 |
Zhiyun Weebill 2 |
3.3 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1470 g (51.85 oz) |
2021 |
$439 |
Zhiyun Weebill 3 |
3.3 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1100 g (38.8 oz) |
2022 |
$539 |
Zhiyun Weebill 3S NEW |
3.3 kg |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
1055 g (37.21 oz) |
2023 |
$319 |
Camera Control = If camera is connectable to gimbal to control recording and such.
Follow Focus = If the gimbal itself has support for focus function, motor not necessary included.
Inception Mode = 360°rotation of the yaw axis, also called dutch roll.
Axis Lock = If it's possible to physically lock the axis when travelling.
Alot of advances has happen with in-camera stabilisation systems, the trusty gimbal remains one of the primary, and most reliable ways of obtaining rock steady moving footage with a professional video camera system.