The FeiyuTech SCORP 3 is the best camera gimbal in our scoring: FeiyuTech lists it at $339.15 with a payload of about 3500g, 14h battery life, built-in AI face tracking, a 3-axis buckle lock design, native vertical shooting and a one-year warranty. The DJI RS 4 Mini at $309 is our best value. Every score is our own judgment from maker pages read on 2026-11-02, and no company paid for or adjusted a position.
$299.00 on Zhiyun’s official store page read on 2026-11-02
Compact mirrorless shooters who want the lightest body on the list, 705g, with a built-in fill light
Pick by what you want
Best overall
FeiyuTech SCORP 3
Best value
DJI RS 4 Mini
Highest payload (4.5 kg)
DJI RS 4 Pro
Longest battery (20 h)
Moza AirCross 3
Lowest price
Zhiyun Weebill 3E
The ranking
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FeiyuTech SCORP 3
Answrs VerdictIt scores highest, 86 out of 100, because it is the only pick that combines built-in AI tracking, a 14h battery, three-axis locks, Bluetooth, app and cable control, native vertical shooting, a $339.15 price and a one-year warranty.
Price: $339.15 on FeiyuTech’s official store page read on 2026-11-02, shown against a struck-through $399.00Payload and weight: Payload about 3500g / 7.72 lb (well balanced); weight about 1368g / 3.02 lb without the tripodBattery: Theoretical battery life of 14h (working status) from a 4500mAh built-in main battery, plus a 900mAh handle batteryLocks, tracking and vertical: 3-Axis Buckle Lock Design; a built-in AI face tracking module with a tracking range of up to 18 meters, no app or accessory needed; native vertical shootingConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth camera control for supported Sony, Canon, Nikon and Panasonic cameras, cable control and the Feiyu SCORP App; one-year warranty on products bought from the official store
FeiyuTech lists the SCORP 3 at $339.15 against a struck-through $399.00 on its official store. The specification page lists a payload of about 3500g, a weight of about 1368g without the tripod and a theoretical 14h of battery life from a 4500mAh main battery. The store page lists a 3-axis buckle lock design, a built-in AI face tracking module with a range of up to 18 meters, native vertical shooting, Bluetooth camera control and a one-year warranty.
Go ifSolo shooters who want tracking built into the gimbal, a 14h battery and a published one-year warranty at a price under the DJI RS 5
Skip ifYou need the 4.5 kg payload of the Crane 4 or RS 4 Pro or the lightest possible body
Why #1 over #2: It leads on 86 points because tracking is built in, unlike the RS 4 Pro and RS 5 modules sold separately, and it publishes a warranty that the DJI pages do not, though the RS 4 Pro carries more payload.
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DJI RS 4 Pro
Answrs VerdictIt scores 80 and ties the Crane 4 on the highest payload, 4.5 kg, but its 1242 g body, a tracking module sold separately and no stated warranty keep it behind the SCORP 3.
Price: $869 for the standalone RS 4 Pro on DJI’s store page read on 2026-11-02 (the RS 4 Pro Combo is $1,099)Payload and weight: Tested payload 4.5 kg (10 lbs); gimbal approx. 1242 g (2.74 lbs) and grip approx. 265 gBattery: Max Runtime of 13 hours, measured with the gimbal balanced and stationary; DJI notes motion reduces runtimeLocks, tracking and vertical: Second-generation automated axis locks and 2nd-Gen Native Vertical Shooting (DJI states rebalancing is needed after switching); DJI’s RS 5 page says the RS 4 Pro tracks people only, with a separately sold tracking moduleConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth 5.1 and USB-C ports that serve camera control, focus motor and accessories, plus the Ronin app; the page states no warranty term and gives only 30-day returns
DJI lists a tested payload of 4.5 kg for the RS 4 Pro, a gimbal weight of approx. 1242 g and a Max Runtime of 13 hours. The store lists the standalone RS 4 Pro at $869 and the Combo at $1,099, with second-generation automated axis locks and 2nd-Gen Native Vertical Shooting. Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C camera control and the Ronin app are listed, but no warranty term is stated.
Go ifCinema-leaning shooters with heavier mirrorless or compact cinema rigs who want 4.5 kg of tested payload from DJI
Skip ifYou want a published warranty term or a lower price than $869
Why #2 over #3: It scores 80 against 78 for the RS 5 by carrying 4.5 kg against 3.0 kg, even though the RS 5 lists a 14 hour standby time.
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DJI RS 5
Answrs VerdictIt scores 78: the 14h standby time, automatic locks and full connectivity are strong, but the tracking module is sold separately, the 14h figure needs the grip and DJI states no warranty term.
Price: $569 for the DJI RS 5 on DJI’s store page read on 2026-11-02 (the RS 5 Combo is $719)Payload and weight: Tested payload 3.0 kg (6.6 lbs); gimbal approx. 1193 g (2.63 lbs) including the quick-release plates and screwsBattery: Max Standby Time of approx. 14 hours, which DJI says requires the DJI RS BG33 Battery Grip, with the gimbal balanced, level and stationaryLocks, tracking and vertical: Axis Lock: Auto; vertical shooting supported (3rd-gen native); optional Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module with a 0.5–10 m tracking distanceConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth 5.0 and USB-C ports for camera control and charging, plus the Ronin app; DJI’s store page says the RS 5 tracks people, vehicles, pets or any subject with the separately sold module, states no warranty term and gives only 30-day returns
DJI lists the RS 5 at $569 with a tested payload of 3.0 kg, a gimbal weight of approx. 1193 g and a Max Standby Time of approx. 14 hours with the BG33 Battery Grip. Axis Lock is listed as Auto, vertical shooting is supported, and the optional Enhanced Intelligent Tracking Module has a 0.5–10 m tracking distance. Bluetooth 5.0, camera control and charging ports and the Ronin app are listed; no warranty term is stated.
Go ifShooters who want DJI’s newest body with 3rd-gen native vertical shooting and a tracking module that follows more than people
Skip ifYou want tracking built in or a stated warranty term, or you need the 14h figure without the BG33 grip
Why #3 over #4: It scores 78 against 75 for the Moza AirCross 3 on a lighter 1193 g body, a more detailed tracking module and a published automatic lock, though MOZA states a warranty and a 20 h battery.
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Moza AirCross 3
Answrs VerdictIt scores 75 on a 20 h battery, three-axis locks, Bluetooth, cable and app control, vertical mode and a one-year warranty, but its 1.3 kg weight and thinly documented tracking cost points.
Price: $469.00 for the base AirCross 3 on MOZA’s store page read on 2026-11-02; the page lists it as sold outPayload and weight: Payload 3.2 kg (spec table; the description says cameras up to 7 lb); gimbal 1.3 kg without the tripod and 1.5 kg with itBattery: Longest working time of 20 h from a 3500mAh built-in battery; charging takes 2.5 h on slow charging and 1.4 h on fast chargingLocks, tracking and vertical: Three-axis motor lock; Tracking Mode and hand gesture control listed without further detail; Vertical Mode and a switchable portrait/landscape modeConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth 5.0; camera control over a USB cable through the gimbal settings menu; the timelapse function needs the app; full 1-year warranty
MOZA lists the AirCross 3 at $469.00 for the base kit, with a payload of 3.2 kg, a weight of 1.3 kg without the tripod and a longest working time of 20 h from a 3500mAh battery. The page lists a three-axis motor lock, a Vertical Mode, Tracking Mode and hand gesture control, Bluetooth 5.0, camera control over a USB cable and a full 1-year warranty. The store page shows it as sold out.
Go ifPhotographers who want a 20 h battery, sling and dual-handle modes and a one-year warranty, and will check stock because the page shows it sold out
Skip ifYou need a lighter body than 1.3 kg or detailed AI subject tracking
Why #4 over #5: It scores 75 against 74 for the RS 4 Mini on a 20 h battery, a 3.2 kg payload and a stated warranty, while the Mini wins on weight and price.
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DJI RS 4 Mini
Answrs VerdictIt scores 74 and is the best value: a 890 g body, 13 hours, automatic locks, full connectivity and the lowest price among the picks scoring 70 or more, at $309, but only 2 kg of payload and no stated warranty.
Price: $309 for the DJI RS 4 Mini on DJI’s store page read on 2026-11-02 (the RS 4 Mini Combo is $369)Payload and weight: Tested payload 0.4-2 kg (0.88-4.4 lbs); gimbal approx. 890 g (2 lbs) including the quick-release plate and excluding the tripodBattery: Max Runtime of 13 hours (stationary); DJI notes runtime drops while the gimbal movesLocks, tracking and vertical: Auto axis locks; vertical shooting supported (3rd-gen native, about 10 seconds to switch); optional DJI RS Intelligent Tracking Module with a 0.5-10 m tracking distance, sold separatelyConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth 5.1, an RSS Camera Control Port (USB-C) and the Ronin app; the page states no warranty term and gives only 30-day returns
DJI lists the RS 4 Mini at $309, with a tested payload of 0.4-2 kg, a gimbal weight of approx. 890 g and a Max Runtime of 13 hours (stationary). It has Auto axis locks, 3rd-gen native vertical shooting that takes about 10 seconds to switch, Bluetooth 5.1, an RSS Camera Control Port and the Ronin app. The RS Intelligent Tracking Module works within 0.5-10 m and is sold separately, and no warranty term is stated.
Go ifTravelers and vloggers with compact mirrorless cameras who want the lightest body and the lowest published price in the top seven
Skip ifYou carry heavy lenses or cinema rigs, since the tested payload tops out at 2 kg
Why #5 over #6: It scores 74 against 71 for the Weebill 5 on a lighter 890 g body, a 13-hour runtime and a lower $309 price, although the Weebill 5 carries 3 kg and states a warranty.
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Zhiyun Weebill 5
Answrs VerdictIt scores 71 for three-axis mechanical locks, a Combo tracking module, 3 kg of payload and a one-year warranty, held back by a 9H runtime and tracking that is not in the Standard version.
Price: $429.00 for the Standard version and $529 for the Combo on Zhiyun’s official store page read on 2026-11-02Payload and weight: Payload capacity 3 kg; gimbal weight 1,080 gBattery: Runtime of 9H in Zhiyun’s comparison table from a 2600mAh battery; about 2 hours to charge over USB-CLocks, tracking and vertical: Independent mechanical locks on all three axes; AI tracking module (listed as Combo only) with a tracking range of 0.5m–10m; 3rd-Gen fast vertical switchConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth 5.0 for native camera control, camera control cable in the box; one-year official warranty stated on the store page
Zhiyun lists the Weebill 5 at $429.00 for the Standard version and $529 for the Combo, with a payload capacity of 3 kg and a gimbal weight of 1,080 g. The comparison table lists a runtime of 9H, independent mechanical locks on all three axes and a 3rd-Gen fast vertical switch. The AI tracking module works at 0.5m–10m and is listed as Combo only, and Bluetooth 5.0 and a one-year warranty are stated.
Go ifShooters who want a built-in sling handle, a 1.8-inch touchscreen and AI tracking in the Combo at a lower price than the RS 5
Skip ifYou want tracking in the $429.00 Standard version or a battery longer than 9H
Why #6 over #7: It scores 71 against 70 for the DJI RS 4 because it states a one-year warranty and offers a tracking module, while the RS 4 has the longer 12 hour runtime.
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DJI RS 4
Answrs VerdictIt scores 70 on a 3 kg payload, automatic locks, vertical shooting and a $469 price, but no camera control port or warranty term appears on the page read.
Price: $469 for the standalone DJI RS 4 on DJI’s store page read on 2026-11-02 (the RS 4 Combo is $609); the page lists all versions as out of stockPayload and weight: Tested payload 3 kg (6.6 lbs); gimbal approx. 1066 g (2.35 lbs) and grip approx. 203 gBattery: Max Runtime of 12 hours, measured with the gimbal balanced and stationary; DJI notes runtime drops when the gimbal movesLocks, tracking and vertical: Second-generation automated axis locks and 2nd-Gen Native Vertical Shooting; DJI’s RS 5 page says the RS 4 tracks people only, with a separately sold moduleConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth 5.1, a USB-C charging port and the Ronin app; the page lists no camera control port and no warranty term
DJI lists the RS 4 at $469 for the standalone gimbal and $609 for the Combo, with all versions out of stock on the page read. The spec page lists a tested payload of 3 kg, a gimbal weight of approx. 1066 g, a Max Runtime of 12 hours, Bluetooth 5.1 and the Ronin app. The store page lists second-generation automated axis locks and 2nd-Gen Native Vertical Shooting; no warranty term is stated.
Go ifBuyers who want a DJI body of 1066 g with automatic locks and a 12-hour runtime and will check stock first
Skip ifYou need a listed camera-control port, a stated warranty term or in-stock availability
Why #7 over #8: It scores 70 against 59 for the Crane 4 on a 3 kg payload in a 1066 g body with automatic locks and a lower weight, where the Crane 4 weighs 1,673g.
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Zhiyun Crane 4
Answrs VerdictIt scores 59 and wins the tie with the Weebill 3E on payload: 4.5kg is the top figure, but 1,673g, no stated tracking or axis locks and no stated Bluetooth keep it low.
Price: $462.00 for the Standard version on Zhiyun’s official store page read on 2026-11-02, shown against a struck-through $669.00 (the Combo is $569)Payload and weight: Max carry weight 4,500g (4.5kg payload); net weight 1,673gBattery: Up to 12 hours of runtime from four 18650 batteries; PD fast charging in 1 hour and 50 minutesLocks, tracking and vertical: Quick-release system with a horizontal and vertical locking structure for switching to vertical; no axis-lock or tracking feature is stated on the page readConnectivity and warranty: Camera control cable set in the box and firmware updates through the ZY Play app; one-year warranty stated in the store FAQ
Zhiyun lists the Crane 4 Standard at $462.00 against a struck-through $669.00, with a max carry weight of 4,500g, a net weight of 1,673g and up to 12 hours of runtime from four 18650 batteries. The quick-release system has a horizontal and vertical locking structure, a built-in 10W fill light is listed, and a one-year warranty is stated. The page lists no tracking and no axis-lock feature.
Go ifWedding and studio shooters who want 4.5kg of payload and a built-in 10W fill light at the $462.00 sale price
Skip ifYou want tracking or documented axis locks, or a body under 1,673g
Why #8 over #9: It ties the Weebill 3E on 59 points and ranks ahead on the tiebreak, 4,500g of payload against 3,000g.
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Zhiyun Weebill 3E
Answrs VerdictIt scores 59 on a 16H runtime, 3 kg payload, Bluetooth and a $199.00 price, but the page lists no tracking, axis locks or app.
Price: $199.00 on Zhiyun’s official store page read on 2026-11-02, shown against a struck-through $249.00Payload and weight: Max carry weight 3,000g (3 kg payload); net weight 1,050gBattery: Runtime of 16H in Zhiyun’s comparison table from a 2,600mAh battery; charging time 2HLocks, tracking and vertical: Native vertical shooting with no extra accessories; no axis-lock or tracking feature is stated on the page readConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth 5.0 and Bluetooth shutter control that starts or stops recording; camera control cable set in the box; one-year official warranty on Zhiyun’s store pages
Zhiyun lists the Weebill 3E at $199.00 against a struck-through $249.00, with a max carry weight of 3,000g, a net weight of 1,050g and a runtime of 16H. Native vertical shooting needs no extra accessories, Bluetooth 5.0 shutter control starts and stops recording, and a one-year warranty is stated. The page read lists no tracking and no axis lock.
Go ifBudget buyers who want the longest listed runtime in the table, 16H, and the lowest price on this list at $199.00
Skip ifYou want tracking, a fill light or a documented axis lock
Why #9 over #10: It scores 59 against 53 for the Crane M3S on a 3,000g payload, a 16H runtime and Bluetooth, though the M3S is lighter.
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Zhiyun Crane M3S
Answrs VerdictIt scores 53, last, because a 1000g payload, 7.5H runtime and no stated tracking cost more than its 705g weight and three-axis locks earn.
Price: $299.00 on Zhiyun’s official store page read on 2026-11-02Payload and weight: Max carry weight 1000g; the page describes a 705g compact body for mirrorless and compact camerasBattery: Runtime of 7.5H from a 1150mAh battery; full charge in 2 hours over PD fast chargingLocks, tracking and vertical: Redesigned 3-axis locks; one-tap vertical shooting; a built-in bi-color fill light; no tracking feature is statedConnectivity and warranty: Bluetooth 5.0 shutter control plus a multi camera control cable set; 12-month official warranty
Zhiyun lists the Crane M3S at $299.00 with a max carry weight of 1000g, a 705g compact body, a 7.5H runtime from a 1150mAh battery and Bluetooth 5.0 shutter control. It adds redesigned 3-axis locks, one-tap vertical shooting, a built-in bi-color fill light and a 12-month warranty. No tracking feature is stated, and the 1000g payload is the lowest on the list.
Go ifCompact mirrorless shooters who want the lightest body on the list, 705g, with a built-in fill light
Skip ifYou carry a camera and lens above 1000g or want tracking
Related camera rankings
These companion rankings cover cameras you might mount on a gimbal.
This list covers camera gimbals for mirrorless and DSLR cameras with a maker page we could read and a maker photo we could use. The old list also held phone gimbals and a pocket camera; this ranking leaves them out because the payload and camera-control criteria do not apply to them. Each pick was scored out of 100 with the same rubric from the maker’s own product, specification and store pages, read on 2026-11-02: maximum payload (20 points), battery life the maker states (15), gimbal weight (10), axis locks stated (10), tracking and AI (15), connectivity, meaning Bluetooth, camera control and app (15), vertical shooting (5), a published price (5) and a stated warranty (5). A figure the page does not state scores zero, which is why DJI’s pages, which state no warranty term, lose those five points. Scores: FeiyuTech SCORP 3 eighty-six, DJI RS 4 Pro eighty, DJI RS 5 seventy-eight, Moza AirCross 3 seventy-five, DJI RS 4 Mini seventy-four, Zhiyun Weebill 5 seventy-one, DJI RS 4 seventy, Zhiyun Crane 4 fifty-nine, Zhiyun Weebill 3E fifty-nine and Zhiyun Crane M3S fifty-three. Ties go to the higher payload, and best value is the lowest published price among the picks scoring seventy or more. The weights are our judgment from vendor-stated specifications, not lab measurements; battery figures are vendor-stated under each maker’s test conditions, and stabilization quality, torque and reliability are not scored. No company paid for or adjusted a position. Prices are those published on each maker’s pages on the read date and change often. Photos come from each maker’s own site; the MOZA image is a studio product shot on white. Facts are taken from each maker's own published information; check the official site before you buy.
Questions people ask
What is the best camera gimbal in 2027?
The FeiyuTech SCORP 3 scores highest in our rubric, 86 out of 100. FeiyuTech lists it at $339.15 with a payload of about 3500g, 14h battery life, built-in AI face tracking, a 3-axis buckle lock design, native vertical shooting and a one-year warranty.
What is the best value camera gimbal?
The DJI RS 4 Mini at $309. It scores 74 out of 100, weighs approx. 890 g, lists a 13-hour runtime and automatic axis locks, and has the lowest published price among the picks scoring 70 or more. Its tested payload is 0.4-2 kg and DJI’s page states no warranty term.
Which gimbal here carries the most weight?
The DJI RS 4 Pro and the Zhiyun Crane 4 both list 4.5 kg. The RS 4 Pro is $869 and lists a 13 hour runtime; the Crane 4 is $462.00 at the store’s sale price and lists up to 12 hours.
Do these gimbals shoot vertical video?
Every pick states vertical shooting on its maker page: DJI lists native vertical shooting on the RS 4 Pro, RS 4, RS 4 Mini and RS 5, FeiyuTech on the SCORP 3, MOZA a Vertical Mode on the AirCross 3, and Zhiyun on the Weebill 5, Weebill 3E, Crane 4 and Crane M3S.
Maximum payload stated on the maker page at a glance
Zhiyun Crane M3S1 kg (higher is better)
DJI RS 4 Mini2 kg (higher is better)
DJI RS 53 kg (higher is better)
DJI RS 43 kg (higher is better)
Zhiyun Weebill 53 kg (higher is better)
Zhiyun Weebill 3E3 kg (higher is better)
Moza AirCross 33.2 kg (higher is better)
FeiyuTech SCORP 33.5 kg (higher is better)
DJI RS 4 Pro4.5 kg (higher is better)
Zhiyun Crane 44.5 kg (higher is better)
Maximum payload stated on the maker page, as published by each maker. Picks without a published figure are left off.
