If you’re comparing VX-style filming rigs, you’ll probably come across two products: the Mini VX™ by 6oh5oh and the Osmo Rocket VX by Byron Seven.
At a glance, both rigs feature a VX-inspired front aesthetic — but they serve totally different cameras, different filming styles, and different communities.
This guide explains the differences clearly so you can choose the rig that actually fits the way you film — especially if you shoot skateboarding or action sports.
Quick Summary
Mini VX™
A VX1000-inspired action camera rig designed specifically for skate filmers, built for GoPro, DJI Action, Insta360 and similar cameras. Top-handle balance, fisheye use, accessory ecosystem, and skate-tested ergonomics.
Osmo Rocket VX
A modular Osmo Pocket 3 housing with a VX-styled front panel. Built for stabilized, gimbal-style vlogging and cinematic B-roll — not action-cam fisheye filming or skate sessions.
1. Camera Compatibility
Mini VX™ (Action Camera Platform)
Supports the cameras skaters actually use:
- GoPro Hero series
- DJI Action
- Insta360 Ace / Ace Pro
- Any action camera with a universal 2-Prong GoPro mount
- Phone monitoring via dedicated 3D-printed mount
The system is designed around fisheyes, quick motion, impacts, and skate filming setups — not slow, stabilized walk-and-talk footage.
See which cameras work best inside the Mini VX™ in our Action Camera Guide.
OsmoRocket VX (Single-Camera Platform)
Compatible only with:
- DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Its tray and handle system is built entirely for this one gimbal-style camera.
Key Difference
Mini VX™ = multi-camera, skate-ready, action camera ecosystem
Osmo Rocket VX = single-camera, gimbal-based vlogging tool
2. Filming Style & Intended Use
Mini VX™ — Built for Skateboarding
Designed for:
- VX-style top-handle follow shots
- Low, fast fisheye filming
- Quick push-ins and directional changes
- Rough ground impacts
- Skateparks, street, DIY spots
- Run-and-gun filming
- Real session durability
Created by a filmer who actively shoots skateboarding.
OsmoRocket VX — Built for Vlogging & Walk-and-Talk
Designed for smoother filming like:
- Handheld stabilized walking shots
- Travel and lifestyle filming
- Talking to the camera
- Gimbal-smooth cinematic shots
Not optimized for fast fisheye filming, proximity shooting, or the physical demands of skateboarding.
Key Difference
Mini VX™ = Skate tool first, aesthetic second
Osmo Rocket = Aesthetic first, built around a vlog camera
3. Handling, Weight & Rig Feel
Mini VX™
- Approx. 1 lb (about 500g) — gives a VX-style weight without being bulky
- Top-handle shaped for follow-filming control
- Balanced for wide lenses
- Cold shoe, top handle mount + 1/4-20 mounts
- Slide-out compartment for accessories & cable passthrough
OsmoRocket VX
- Compact handgrip
- Modular handles
- Filter threads on the front fascia
- Camera sits in a tray rather than a skate-styled body
- Balance shaped around gimbal usage, not follow filming
Key Difference
Mini VX™ = weight & balance that mimic VX1000 skate filming
Osmo Rocket = balance optimized for the Osmo Pocket 3 gimbal
4. Accessories & Ecosystem
Mini VX™ Ecosystem
- Vertical Phone Mount
- Standard Hood
- Large Hood (for media mod setups)
- Cold shoe mounts
- Cable passthrough
- Third-party tested accessories
- Limited edition colorways
- Sticker packs
- Camera choice guides
- “How the Mini VX™ Is Made” page
- Skate filming guides & tutorials
This creates a fully supported skate filming system, not just a housing.
Osmo Rocket VX Ecosystem
Based on their product page:
- Modular handles
- Filter thread options
- Tray system for Pocket 3
- VX front plate aesthetic
This ecosystem extends the Osmo Pocket 3, not the skate filming workflow.
Key Difference
Mini VX™ = complete ecosystem built for skate filmers
Osmo Rocket VX = modular accessory for one vlogging camera
5. Brand & Design Philosophy
Mini VX™ — 6oh5oh
- Designed by a real skate filmer
- Artwork & aesthetic come from hand-drawn 6oh5oh line-work
- 3D-printed in-house in California
- Refined through testing in actual skate sessions
- Backed by an entire educational ecosystem
- Built for the community that actually uses it
Osmo Rocket VX — Byron Seven
- Aesthetic-first design with a VX-style front
- Built around the Osmo Pocket 3
- Geared toward general creators, not skateboarding
- No skate-focused guides or ecosystem
Key Difference
Mini VX™ = functional skate tool with a VX lineage
Osmo Rocket = Osmo Pocket 3 accessory with VX styling
6. Which One Should You Choose?
Choose the Mini VX™ if you:
- Film skateboarding regularly
- Prefer the VX1000 top-handle style
- Use GoPro / DJI Action / Insta360
- Shoot fisheye and close follow shots
- Want a rig designed for fast movement
- Need a full accessory ecosystem
- Want something backed by real skate filming experience
Choose the OsmoRocket VX if you:
- Own an Osmo Pocket 3
- Shoot stabilized cinematic footage
- Want a camcorder-style aesthetic
- Don’t need a skate-filming workflow
Final Thoughts
Both rigs share a similar VX-style aesthetic — but they are not competitors.
They are two different tools for two different filming styles.
If you need a skate-ready, VX-style action camera rig, the Mini VX™ is the platform built for that job, backed by a full ecosystem and real filming experience.
If you want a camcorder-style housing for the Osmo Pocket 3, the OsmoRocket VX is built for that niche.