DJI Mini 2 vs Mavic Mini: Which ultra-light drone should you buy?

DJi Mini 2 vs Mavic Mini
(Image credit: DJI)

In this DJI Mini 2 vs Mavic Mini comparison guide we help you pick the best drone option from last year's best-selling drone and its more expensive successor – and help you find the best prices on these must-have beginner drones.

The 2019 Mavic Mini represented a marked change for DJI. It wasn’t the first time they’d reached out to mainstream consumers, but it definitely seemed the most completely successful presentation of a product which could be an aspirational Christmas gift or a useful creative’s accessory.

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Row 0 - Cell 0 DJI Mini 2DJI Mavic Mini
Take-Off Weight249g 249g
Size159 x 203 x 56mm160 x 202 x 55mm
Folded size138 x 81 x 58mm140 x 82 x 57mm
Diagonal span213mm213mm
SensorsForward + DownwardDownward
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Row 0 - Cell 0 DJI Mini 2DJI Mavic Mini
Horizontal Speed16 m/s13 m/s
Ascent Speed5 m/s4 m/s
Descent Speed3.5 m/s3 m/s
Maximum wind resistance10.5 m/s8 m/s
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Header Cell - Column 0 DJI Mini 2DJI Mavic Mini
Axis3 (pitch, roll, yaw)2 (pitch, roll, yaw)
Tilt-110˚ to 35˚ (-90 to +20˚ ctrl)-110˚ to 35˚ (-90 to +20˚ ctrl)
Pan-20 to 20˚-20 to 20˚
Tilt speed100˚/s120˚/s
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Header Cell - Column 0 DJI Mini 2DJI Mavic Mini
FCC (USA) Range Limit10km / 6.2 miles4000m / 2.5 miles
CE (UK/EU) Range Limit6km / 3.7 miles2000m / 1.25 miles
Battery5200 mAh2600 mAh
Phone Grip space / thick92mm wide 160 mm long / 8.5mm thick
Live View Quality8 Mbps / 720p4 Mbps / 720p
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Header Cell - Column 0 DJI Mini 2DJI Mavic Mini
Resolution4000 x 3000 pixels4000 x 3000 pixels
Sensor size1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
ISO range100-3200 (3200 auto)100-3200 (1600 auto)
Effective focal length (EFL)24mm (83˚ FOV)24mm (83˚ FOV)
FormatsJPEG or DNG (Raw)JPEG
ModesSingle Shot, Interval, AEB, Panorama (Sphere, 180˚ and Wide)Single Shot, Interval
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Header Cell - Column 0 DJI Mini 2DJI Mavic Mini
Resolution4K @ 30 fps / 2.7K @ 30fps / 1080P @ 60fps2720 x 1530 @ 30fps / 1080P @ 60fps
Bitrate100 Mbps40 Mbps
Max zoom4x digitalNone

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Adam Juniper
Managing Editor

With over 20 years of expertise as a tech journalist, Adam brings a wealth of knowledge across a vast number of product categories, including timelapse cameras, home security cameras, NVR cameras, photography books, webcams, 3D printers and 3D scanners, borescopes, radar detectors… and, above all, drones. 


Adam is our resident expert on all aspects of camera drones and drone photography, from buying guides on the best choices for aerial photographers of all ability levels to the latest rules and regulations on piloting drones. 


He is the author of a number of books including The Complete Guide to Drones, The Smart Smart Home Handbook, 101 Tips for DSLR Video and The Drone Pilot's Handbook