TL;DR: The XTRA Muse delivers professional-grade 4K video and smooth gimbal stabilization in a truly pocket-sized form, but the lack of instructions and a wobbly grip extender keep it from perfection.
This review s for the XTRA Muse, a compact 4K handheld camera built around a 1-inch CMOS sensor, capable of recording up to 4K/120fps footage with true 10-bit color. It features a 3-axis gimbal stabilizer, 2-inch touchscreen, and advanced tools like face/object tracking and X-Log color grading for high dynamic range capture. The body is lightweight at just 281 grams and records to microSD (U3/V60 recommended). For creators who want cinematic results in a portable form factor, this camera offers impressive capability in a very small package.
Video and Image Performance
The image quality from this camera is outstanding for its size. The 1-inch sensor produces crisp, detailed footage, and the color reproduction—especially in X-Log mode—is rich and flexible for grading. Stabilization is where it truly shines: the 3-axis gimbal works beautifully, even when walking, climbing, or panning quickly. Motion transitions look smooth and natural, and I’ve yet to see noticeable rolling shutter artifacts. Low-light performance is surprisingly good for a sensor this small, holding detail without introducing much noise.
Ease of Use and Build Quality
The physical design feels premium, and the 2-inch touchscreen is responsive with intuitive controls. Switching between horizontal and vertical shooting is mostly seamless (requires some configuration), and the camera feels very travel-friendly. However, there’s almost no printed documentation or proper setup guide included, which is a real miss. For a product this advanced, clear instructions should be a given. New users will likely need to find tutorials online before unlocking its full potential. If you're familiar with how DJI handheld cameras (or even GoPro), you'll have a bit of a leg up…. but even once you get into the menu system, deciphering the icons will take a beat or two.
Accessories and the Grip Extender
The included grip extender seems useful at first glance, but in practice it’s the weakest part of the kit. It doesn’t lock in tightly—resulting in a slight wobble—and the USB-C passthrough for PD charging is unreliable. I experienced inconsistent charging and occasional disconnections. I’d advise using the camera directly connected to power or a hub rather than relying on the extender for data or charging.
Final Thoughts
Having used both this and the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, it’s clear that the XTRA Muse is essentially the same hardware under a different name. That’s not a bad thing—this is a well-engineered product capable of professional-looking results. If the manufacturer improves documentation and redesigns the grip connection, this would be an easy five-star device.
As it stands, the XTRA Muse is a powerful, travel-ready camera for vloggers, filmmakers, and anyone who wants cinematic-quality footage without hauling a full rig. I did find that there is a product documentation manual you can download from the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 page, so if you need help understanding how to use the various features of the Muse, I would start there.
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