Both, FiMI Palm and Snoppa Vmate gimbals want to be an affordable option for the Osmo Pocket. These two OP alternatives are about $100 cheaper than their DJI rival.
If you look at the image above, you can see that these pocket gimbals share similar design and form factor. While the FiMI Palm measures 127 x 31 x 23 mm and weighs 118 grams, the Snoppa Vmate has 122 x 37.6 × 32.3 mm mm and 128g. Both gadgets feature 1.22″ color live-view touchscreen display.
While both gimbals come with 1/2.3″ CMOS image sensor, the F. Palm has 47° wider field of view. IMHO, the specs could make the winning difference between these two pocket gimbals is the maximum frame rate at 4K resolution. Just like the Osmo Pocket, the Vmate also features 60fps, while the Fimi Palm only 30fps.
Xiaomi FiMI Palm vs Snoppa Vmate: In-Depth Comparison Guide
In the table below I will try to compare the most important specs of both palm-size gimbals. I highlighted with red were the FiMI Palm shines and with green were Snoppa Vmate the excels. Note: Both gimbals are in the developing stage, therefore the final product specifications and features may suffer changes.
| FiMI Palm | Snoppa Vmate | |
| Size | 127x31x23 mm 5×1.2×0.9″ |
122×37.6×32.3mm 4.80×1.48×1.27″ |
| Weight | 120 g / 4.23 oz | 118 g / 4.16 oz |
| Number of motors | 3-axis | 3-axis |
| Gimbal range | Pan: -245° – +65° Tilt: -105° – +105° Roll: -90° – +90° |
Pan: -270° – +90° Tilt: -98° – +50° Roll: -45° – +45° |
| Gimbal modes | Follow, Pitch Lock, FPV and All Locked | POV |
| Display | 1.22″ Touchscreen | 1.22″ Touchscreen |
| Image sensor | 12M – 1/2.3″ CMOS | 12M – 1/2.3″ CMOS |
| Lens FOV | 128° | 81° |
| 90˚ Rotating Lens | No | Yes |
| Max resolution | 4K@30fps | 4K@60fps |
| Max bit-rate | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
| Audio | Built-in dual-microphone + external 3.5mm | Built-in dual-microphone + external Bluetooth mic |
| Active tracking | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | 1000 mAh | 1700 mAh |
| Work time | 240 minutes | 160 minutes |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-in WiFi & Bluetooth | Built-in WiFi & Bluetooth |
| USB port | Type-C | Type-C |
| Tripod mount | Yes | Yes, via mounting adapter |
| Waterproof case | N/A | N/A |
| Price | $179.99 – Order from GearBest | $189 on Indiegogo |
Bottom line
I hope I succeeded to make things clear, what’s similar between FiMI Palm and Vmate Snoppa, and what’s different. For a more in-depth comparison with sample footage, I already contacted both manufacturers. While Xiaomi FiMI positively accepted my request for a free review sample, Snoppa Technology not even wrote back…
I purchased both gimbal, FIMI Palm for my wife, and Snoppa Vmate for me of course :)
One of my friend has a Osmo Pocket, so I had the luck to compare all 3 gimbals. To be honest, I thinking to sell my FM and SV and purchase a OP or wait for the new Osmo Pocket 2.
Short video shot on Snoppa Vmate
fimi palm would be better if actually exists
It exists, I have one
which one you have? Fimi Palm or Snoppa Vmate?
Remember.. Snoppa is the company that produced the flawed M1 gimbal (that broke and keeps breaking) that they soon discontinued and offered early adopters an $80 upgrade to their next generation Atom gimbal…
No joystick or buttons and only touchscreen, means you’re pretty screwed if you’re wearing gloves. I guess this isn’t a gimbal for used with snow sports like skiing or snowboarding
Vmate 4K60fps, 1080p240fps, shut up and take my money
Xiaomi 30fps, sorry but this time you can’t get my money
Vmate all the time! Snoppa knows how important is the 60fps for professional works. Hope to be released soon :)
I like the Vmate, it has better specs!