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DJI Phantom 3 Standard vs DJI Phantom 4

2.32 in
15.75 in
DJI Phantom 3 Standard Drone
DJI Phantom 3 Standard
11.4 in
7.72 in
DJI Phantom 4 Drone
DJI Phantom 4
Available colors
Editiorial reviews
17
4.2 out of 5
7 user ratings
5 stars
14 %
4 stars
85 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
41
4.5 out of 5
15 user ratings
5 stars
66 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
0 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %
Read editorial reviews
User rating
38
3.9 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
26 %
4 stars
44 %
3 stars
26 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
38
4.1 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
39 %
4 stars
36 %
3 stars
21 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
2 %

Full Comparison

Flight

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
DJI Phantom 4DJI Phantom 4
Max Flight Time23.0 min.28.0 min.
Max Speed16.0 m/s20.0 m/s

Features

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
DJI Phantom 4DJI Phantom 4
Ready To Flyyesyes
Bind and flynono
Altitude Holdyesyes
Position Holdyesyes
Headless Modenono
Collision Avoidancenoyes
Return to home functionyesyes
Gimbal supportyesyes
Radio transmitteryesyes
Follow me functionyesyes
Flight Planningyesyes
GPSyesyes
Autonomous Flightyesyes
Automatic Landingyesyes

Camera

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
DJI Phantom 4DJI Phantom 4
Built-in camerayesyes
Camera Resolution12.0 Mpx12.0 Mpx
VR headset compatiblenono
Live Viewyesyes
Max range (Video/FPV)10003500
Stabilization3 axis3 axis
Video recordingyesyes
Video Resolution
  • 1520p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
  • 720p
  • 1080p
Photo File Formats
  • DNG
  • JPG
  • RAW
  • DNG
  • MJPEG
  • RAW
Photography Modes
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing : 3/5
  • Bracketed Frames at 0.7 EV Bias
  • Burst Shooting
  • Single Shot
  • Time-lapse
  • Auto Exposure Bracketing : 3/5
  • Bracketed Frames at 0.7 EV Bias
  • Burst Shooting
  • Single Shot
  • Time-lapse
  • HDR
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution60.0 fps60.0 fps
Live View Speed30.0 fps60.0 fps
Video File Formats
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
  • AVC
  • H.264
  • MOV
  • MP4
  • MPEG4
Lens Aperturef/2.8f/2.8
Sensor format1/2.3"1/2.3"
Max Image Size4000x30004000x3000
Live View Freq5.8 GHz2.4 GHz
Lens Focal Length1.38 in0.79 in

Controller

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
DJI Phantom 4DJI Phantom 4
Frequency5.83 GHz2.4 GHz
Compatible OS
  • Android
  • iOS
  • Android
  • iOS
Range10005000
Battery Capacity4480.0 mAh5350.0 mAh
Battery Type
Lithium Polymer
Lithium Polymer
Voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Device HolderSmartphone
  • Smartphone
  • Tablet
Transmitter Power27.0 dBm23.0 dBm

Dimensions

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
DJI Phantom 4DJI Phantom 4
Number Of Rotors44
Weight45.15 oz48.68 oz
Body MaterialPlasticMagnesium
Rotor MaterialCarbon FiberCarbon Fiber
Colour of product
  • Gold,White
  • Red,White
  • White
White
Width2.32 in11.4 in
Depth11.42 in11.4 in
Height15.75 in7.72 in
Propeller guard includednono
Led Lightsyesyes

Connectivity

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
DJI Phantom 4DJI Phantom 4
Bluetoothnono
Wi-Fiyesyes
USByesyes
Mobile appyesyes

Battery

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
DJI Phantom 4DJI Phantom 4
Battery includedyesyes
Capacity4480.0 mAh5350.0 mAh
TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Weight45.15 oz48.68 oz
Charger Voltge17.4 V17.4 V
Voltage3.7 V7.4 V
Charging via USBnono

Misc

DJI Phantom 3 StandardDJI Phantom 3 Standard
DJI Phantom 4DJI Phantom 4
Primary useFilm & PhotographyFilm & Photography
Control SystemRemote Control + Phone/TabletRemote Control + Phone/Tablet
Software TypeProprietaryOpen Source
Parts Available
  • Batteries
  • Canopy
  • Motors
  • Rotors
  • Batteries
  • Rotors
Memory card readeryesyes
Compatible memory cards
MicroSD
MicroSD

Pros & Cons

Pros
      Cons

          Often compared with DJI Phantom 3 Standard

          Often compared with DJI Phantom 4