HANDY GIMBAL Moza Mini MX

This gimbal bundles a myriad of useful features in a foldable and affordable package

- GAUTAM DOSHI

The Mini MX is a relatively new smartphone gimbal that offers three-axis stabilisation and is a brainchild of Gudsen and branded under Moza, who also have a range of other stabilising tools, accessories, and state-of-the-art rigs for cinematographers. The Mini MX provides a host of features and unique traits which makes it one of the most notable and desirable smartphone gimbals at a very affordable price.

The Moza Mini MX comes folded in its compact design, along with a Type-C charging cable, a tripod, user manual, and a pouch to carry it all. The foldability of the Mini MX is a feature that is of great help for today’s creators, especially for people who like to go off on adventures and need space for plenty of other things in their backpacks and gear bags.

The grip can be rotated 180-degrees and unfolds in just two clicks. The gimbal is made of plastic from top to bottom. The body is solid and durable and provides a premium feel through its smooth finish. The gimbal supports a payload of up to 280g which means that it is sturdy enough to carry most smartphones. For this review, we used the Google Pixel 4a which weighs under 150g.

Surprisingly, the tripod thread is not provided below the grip, as one would expect, but at the base of the expanded interface. What we like about this feature is that it not only gives the user an easy access to the control panel but, when in motion, the tripod can also be used as a second grip, which brings in an extra element of stabilisation.

The control panel is integrated at the front on the top of the grip for convenient operation with the thumb, while the trigger at the rear of the grip, can be easily operated with the index finger. The control panel houses the power/record button, a joystick, and the zoom buttons. The trigger serves several functions.