FiMI Palm vs Snoppa Vmate: What are the differences?

FiMI Palm and Snoppa Vmate side by side

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 and 128g. Both gadgets feature a 1.22″ color live-view touchscreen display.

While both gimbals come with a 1/2.3″ CMOS image sensor, the F. Palm has 47° wider field of view. In my opinion, the specs could make the winning difference between these two pocket gimbals, which is the maximum frame rate at 4K resolution. Just like the Osmo Pocket, the Vmate also features 60fps, while the Fimi Palm only has 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 the FiMI Palm shines and with green was Snoppa Vmate the excels. Note: Both gimbals are in the developing stage; therefore, the final product specifications and features may undergo 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 $189 on Indiegogo

Bottom line

I hope I clarified what’s similar and what’s different between FiMI Palm and Vmate Snoppa. I contacted both manufacturers for a more in-depth comparison with sample footage. While Xiaomi FiMI positively accepted my request for a free review sample, Snoppa Technology did not even write back…

I joined to the FirstQuadcopter team last year. I love diving into the latest and greatest in drone technologies and seeing what they can do. Content moderator and helpdesk.

10 COMMENTS

  1. 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.

  2. 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…

  3. 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

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