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I've never been committed enough to video content to consider previous versions of the DJI's Osmo Pocket as a viable tool in my arsenal. But the Osmo Pocket 4 may just change my outlook.
DJI has refreshed its popular pocket gimbal camera with some solid upgrades: improved low-light performance, 4K/240fps slow-motion, and smarter subject tracking that can follow a person even through a crowd.
It's a big enough upgrade to make me take notice.
Key specs
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS |
| Aperture | f/2.0 |
| Dynamic range | 14 stops |
| Colour profile | 10-bit D-Log |
| Max video resolution | 4K/240fps |
| Zoom | 1x-2x lossless (4x with ActiveTrack) |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis gimbal |
| Built-in storage | 107GB |
| Transfer speed | Up to 800MB/s |
| Fast charge | 0-80% in 18 minutes |
| Max battery life | 240 minutes (1080p/24fps) |
Better low light and richer colour
The 1-inch CMOS sensor and f/2.0 aperture combination means you get noticeably cleaner footage in dim environments, like golden hour on the beach or shooting indoors at a party.
The 14 stops of dynamic range and 10-bit D-Log colour profile give your footage a lot more headroom in post production, capturing both the bright sky and the shadowed foreground without blowing one or the other out.
Skin tones in portraits are a specific callout from DJI, and 10-bit colour generally gives you more flexibility when grading footage to look more natural or more cinematic.
Smooth footage and smarter tracking
Three-axis gimbal stabilisation keeps footage steady while walking, which is the core promise of the Osmo Pocket line.
The bigger addition here is ActiveTrack 7.0, which can track a subject even at 4x zoom and across a crowd. Modes like Spotlight Follow and Dynamic Framing automate a lot of the work that previously required a dedicated operator or careful manual framing.
Gesture controls also let you start and stop recording hands-free. A palm gesture activates tracking, while a peace sign triggers a photo or starts recording. For solo creators, that kind of convenience matters.
DJI has rethought the physical controls too. A new 5D joystick handles gimbal repositioning, returning to centre, and camera flip. Two new buttons sit below the screen: one dedicated to zoom switching between 1x, 2x, and 4x, the other a customisable preset button for your go-to shooting mode.
The 107GB of built-in storage is a welcome addition for anyone who has run out of card space at the wrong moment, and the transfer speed of up to 800MB/s means you can get footage off the camera fast.
With up to 240 minutes of 1080p recording and a 0-to-80% charge in 18 minutes, battery anxiety should be minimal.
The Osmo Pocket 4 also supports direct connection to DJI Mic 2, Mic 3, and Mic Mini transmitters for up to four-channel audio recording. If you've been reading about DJI's recent Avata 360 announcement, the brand is clearly pushing hard across its whole imaging lineup this year.
Pricing and availability
The Osmo Pocket 4 is available for pre-order now through DJI's online store and authorised retail partners, with shipping starting 22 April 2026.
The Essential Combo, which includes the camera, a USB-C cable, handle with 1/4" thread, and carrying pouch, starts at $749.
The Standard Combo adds a gimbal clamp, wrist strap, and a second carrying pouch for $769.
For the full creator kit, the Creator Combo at $959 bundles in the DJI Mic 3 transmitter, a wide-angle lens, fill light, and mini tripod.
DJI Care Refresh is also available, covering accidental damage including water damage, with a one-year plan offering up to two replacements.
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