DJI camera

DJI Osmo Pocket 4

Pocket gimbal camera with a 1-inch sensor, built for handheld vlogging. Summarised automatically from public product information.

Creators cited with it: 23; From 37 reports.
Released: 2026; First cited here by Anna Newton, March 2026. Last reported 4 days ago.
Reviewers: Praised for autofocus and battery life; Pushback on image quality. From 4 reviews. What they said

$605.00

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“One of my favorite features is the built-in storage of 107 GB. I don't have to worry whether I left a microSD card in the camera. I can just turn it on and start recording.”
Think MediaOctober 2026Watch the video at 2:39
“I spent the last 180 days using the Osmo Pocket 4 as my main YouTube BTS and travel camera.”
Tech Through The LensOctober 2026Watch the video

21 more creators cited with it, listed below.

What reviewers say

Based on 4 reviews (2 press, 2 video), newest June 2026

What press and YouTube reviews of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 judged, by what buyers compare. Open any line for the quotes behind it.

Where it shines

Autofocus
Battery life
Video
Stabilisation
Build & handling

Where reviewers push back

Image quality
Value

Image qualitySplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers split: sharp social-ready footage versus persistent low-light and quality complaints.4 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “these are fine for social media and online use, with good sharpness and punchy colour.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “you get much more finely detailed 7680×4320 pixel images (33MP) in 16:9 or 6144×6144 (37MP) square images in 1:1 which are more suitable for making large prints.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “Low-light performance is greatly improved.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 10:05
- “In the real world, that translates to better color, better dynamic range, better low-light performance, and better digital zoom.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 4:06
- “detail in dark scenes looks a little cleaner than I remember”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
Complaints (4)
- “Sadly the digital zoom does produce a noticeable degradation in image quality and is generally best avoided where possible.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “It is definitely not passable. It just looks bad.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 4:48
- “when it comes to the image quality, I still feel [music] like there's room for improvement.”
  VideoJustin Tse · June 2026Watch at 6:12
- “Even though there are some low-light improvements, I would still say that it is relatively minor.”
  VideoJustin Tse · June 2026Watch at 5:10
VideoMostly positive: Leans positive.Crisp, stabilized 4K with new D-Log and slow-mo, though single camera limits.4 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “Excellent video quality”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “Whether shooting in bright outdoor conditions or dim interiors the video manages to capture all the detail in both highlights and shadows, even when moving from one environment to the other.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “No other vlogging camera this small produces such crisp, stabilized 4K video, complete with reliable subject tracking.”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “The slow motion on this camera has been upgraded to 240 frames per second in 4K, which is absolutely crazy”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 9:14
- “one of the biggest upgrades, if not the biggest in my humble opinion, about this camera is the addition of true D-Log.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 7:49
Complaints (4)
- “Just 4K video, just a single camera”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “There's no update to full 4K resolution in vertical mode or any sort of open gate shooting to help the vertical resolution”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 5:01
- “I felt like the footage definitely started to fall apart quite quickly, despite some of the improvements of the sensor and its low-light effectiveness.”
  VideoJustin Tse · June 2026Watch at 2:48
- “Can get warm when using the power-hungry features”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
AutofocusRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Excellent, sticky subject tracking that rarely loses the target.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “it seems to have no trouble locking focus on the subject wherever it is in the frame, and it tracks moving subjects flawlessly.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “Very sticky subject tracking”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “Subject tracking has seen a boost in performance, with an upgrade to DJI's latest Active Track 7.0”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “I did find the Pocket 4 to be better at tracking me, especially when I went out of the frame and came back in.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 10:22
StabilisationMostly positive: Leans positive.Gimbal stabilisation is excellent, though it can occasionally lose direction.3 reviews›
Praise (5)
- “effective gimbal-based stabilisation”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “In practice the gimbal is extremely effective, whatever mode you’re in.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “The gimbal is supremely effective for smooth video on the move”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “stellar video stabilization performance”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “it is a camera that really focuses on motion and giving you that big gimbal setup in a relatively compact form factor that truly fits in your pocket.”
  VideoJustin Tse · June 2026Watch at 4:38
Complaints (1)
- “It’s common for the gimbal to lose its sense of direction, especially when you’re moving the stick around”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
Battery lifeRated highly: Reviewers rate it highly.Battery life and charging speed significantly improved over the Pocket 3.3 reviews›
Praise (6)
- “charge times have been reduced, so you can be ready to shoot again quicker”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “battery life is better”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “In the highest mode settings, that's a little bit more than 2 hours of recording, which is incredible.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 1:31
- “From my experience, the Pocket 4's battery was very good.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 10:28
- “massive improvements to battery life compared to the Pocket 3.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 11:29
- “it also has a pretty solid battery life that has been improved”
  VideoJustin Tse · June 2026Watch at 1:03
Build & handlingMostly positive: Leans positive.Comfortable ergonomics and interface, but screen tiny and gimbal fragile.3 reviews›
Praise (4)
- “The ergonomics are great, and it is very comfortable to use even with one hand.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “The Pocket 4 has an upgraded nipple joystick, which is easier to maneuver and easier on the thumb.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 0:45
- “The interface is still something that I am a big [music] fan of.”
  VideoJustin Tse · June 2026Watch at 4:13
- “you can just take this camera out, point, track, you're good to go, and it makes things easier than ever before.”
  VideoJustin Tse · June 2026Watch at 6:05
Complaints (2)
- “very small and difficult to see if you don’t have great eyesight”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “if there is an Achilles heel it’s the rotating gimbal which although solid metal looks as if it could be easily damaged if it took a hard knock”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
ValueSplit: Reviewers are split.Reviewers disagree: some call it excellent value, others say skip the upgrade.4 reviews›
Praise (2)
- “the Osmo Pocket 4 is excellent value considering what it's capable of, and it'll be a tough ask for future rivals to beat it”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
- “Bang for buck, the Pocket 4 is excellent value, and has no real rival”
  PressTechRadar, Tim · April 2026Read the review
Complaints (5)
- “It’s a little disappointing that the Battery Handle has been removed from the Creator Combo.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “If you already own the Pocket 3 the improvements are probably not radical enough to justify the additional expense.”
  PressAmateur Photographer, Nigel Atherton · April 2026Read the review
- “I don't think it is enough of an upgrade to buy a whole new camera.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 11:47
- “I feel like it's more of an incremental update and not worth buying a whole new camera for.”
  VideoMarc Taraz Steiner · June 2026Watch at 11:52
- “I would say for the general consumer, if you can find a good deal on the DJI Osmo Pocket 3 or alternative options, then that is probably going to be your best bet.”
  VideoJustin Tse · June 2026Watch at 5:02