Zhiyun
Zhiyun Crane 4
$669
Released 2023-07
Best Gimbals · head-to-head
Zhiyun Crane 4 vs Moza AirCross 3
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Moza AirCross 3 is cheaper at $469. Every spec and price links to its source.
Moza (Gudsen)
Moza AirCross 3
$469Cheaper
Released 2021-12
Which is better: the Zhiyun Crane 4 or Moza AirCross 3?
The Moza AirCross 3 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The Moza AirCross 3 is the cheaper at $469. The Moza AirCross 3 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Zhiyun Crane 4 | Moza AirCross 3 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $669 MSRP, standard kit (combo $749) | $469 MSRP, standard kit |
| Brand | Zhiyun | Moza (Gudsen) |
| Released | 2023-07 | 2021-12 |
| Type | camera | camera |
| Max payload (lb) | — | 7.05 |
| Axes | 3 | 3 |
| Battery hours | 12 | 20 |
| Weight (lb) | 3.69 | 2.87 |
| Built in screen | Yes | Yes |
| Quick release | Dual-layer QR plates (landscape/portrait) | Manfrotto-compatible QR plate |
| Release | 2023-07 | 2021-12 |
Sources — Zhiyun Crane 4: store.zhiyun-tech.com (verified 2026-06-19). Moza AirCross 3: store.gudsen.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the Zhiyun Crane 4 and Moza AirCross 3?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (3 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Battery hours: Zhiyun Crane 4 12 vs Moza AirCross 3 20
- Weight (lb): Zhiyun Crane 4 3.69 vs Moza AirCross 3 2.87
- Quick release: Zhiyun Crane 4 Dual-layer QR plates (landscape/portrait) vs Moza AirCross 3 Manfrotto-compatible QR plate