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DJI has officially launched the Osmo Pocket 4, a fourth-generation gimbal designed for creators who were already pushing the Pocket 3 beyond its limits. The 1-inch CMOS sensor is gone, but almost everything around has been sharpened: 4K slow motion now works at 240fps, dynamic range increases to 14 stops with 10-bit D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0 captures subjects even at 4x zoom, and 107GB of built-in storage feels appropriate for a 4-camera package.<\/p>\n

Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3445 (About $600) Where to Buy<\/strong>: DJI<\/p>\n

The time is specified. Smartphones always close the gap in traditional video, so DJI responds with the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 sheet that reads more like a production tool than a gadget. One caveat up front: The Pocket 4 isn’t officially on sale in the US at launch due to pending FCC approval, per DJI, so American creators will have to wait or consider importing. For everyone else, here are seven features of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 that put the fourth-generation pocket gimbal on your radar, taken from DJI’s launch materials and the first wave of handheld gimbals.<\/p>\n

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1. DJI Osmo Pocket 4’s 1-Inch Sensor Has More Headroom Than Ever<\/h2>\n

The Pocket 4 retains the 1-inch CMOS sensor, the same sensor class that earned the Pocket 3 its reputation for low-light performance. DJI says the new generation takes photography capabilities even further, with clean low-light shots and sharper views. The size of the sensor is more important than any single megapixel number in a camera this small, because it controls how much light the system collects in a dim restaurant, a street scene at blue hour, or a hotel room that relies on a single warm lamp. To get the camera you can get into the pocket of the jacket, which is what most people pay attention to first.<\/p>\n

2. 4K at 240fps for Realistic Slow Motion<\/h2>\n

\"DJIThis is the title number. DJI guarantees 4K\/240fps recording on the Pocket 4, doubling the slow-motion frame rate of the Pocket 3. For creators who rely on slow cuts, transitions, or action beats, shooting in 4K rather than down-sampled HD means that slow-motion cuts are still usable on big screens. The bottom line is that you can pull a 10-second hero, put it on the timeline at 24fps, and still have room to crop or re-compose without the image splitting up on the TV.<\/p>\n

3. 14 Stops of Dynamic Range and 10-Bit D-Log<\/h2>\n

DJI advertises up to 14 stops of variable width with 10-bit D-Log color support. That’s the kind of spec sheet that starts to blur the line between a pocket cam and a production tool. For anyone color grading, D-Log keeps highlight and shadow information alive in editing, and the extra stops give you more room to restore blown skies or shadowy faces. Ten-bit also claims smooth gradients in sunsets and skin tones, which is the kind of subtle quality gap that’s immediately apparent when images from the phone are cropped next to images from the Pocket 4.<\/p>\n

4. ActiveTrack 7.0 and Intelligent Subject Focus<\/h2>\n

The Pocket 4 comes with ActiveTrack 7.0 and intelligent autofocus. DJI says creators can keep their subjects in focus and in frame as they move and blend into the crowd, and ActiveTrack 7.0 maintains tracking even at 4x zoom. Solo shooters who rely on the camera to follow them while doing something real on camera are the people who will feel this improvement first.<\/p>\n

The value of a better tracking engine is less about a marketing number and more about confidence, trusting that the gimbal will stay locked to your face or hands while you focus on walking, talking, or displaying a product.\"DJI<\/p>\n

5. 107GB of Built-in Storage and 800MB per Second Transfer<\/h2>\n

Storage is where DJI clearly listens to line criticism. The Pocket 4 has 107GB of built-in storage with transfer speeds of up to 800MB per second, according to DJI’s official specifications. That’s enough internal room to handle a day of 4K shooting without having to swap cards, and the transfer speeds mean uploading to your editing machine won’t eat up your evening.<\/p>\n

Travel creators in particular have been asking for a pocket camera that stops managing storage as an afterthought, and built-in capacity at this level means one less thing you won’t forget in a hotel room.<\/p>\n

6. 2x Lossless Zoom and Adaptive Touch Screen<\/h2>\n

The Pocket 4 adds 2x lossless zoom as a hardware feature, giving you a solid input option without sacrificing resolution. The 2-inch flip-up touchscreen returns from the previous generation, but the maximum brightness has been pushed up to 1000 nits, up from 700 nits on the Pocket 3, which is a detail that enables direct social content and images captured on the flipped screen to work in one body in bright outdoor light.<\/p>\n

Between the zoom and the screen, the Pocket 4 can go from a wide street to an upright speaker head in seconds, without the creator having to swap lenses or set up a second machine.<\/p>\n

7. DJI Osmo Pocket 4 OsmoAudio 4-Channel Output for clean sound<\/h2>\n

Video on a pocket camera lives or dies with sound, and DJI is pushing OsmoAudio with 4-Channel Output on the Pocket 4. For creators pairing the camera with a DJI wireless microphone system, that’s an essential pipeline for capturing multiple audio sources cleanly in the field. Multi-channel recording is a way for conversations, two-person walking and talking, and surround sound recording to stop being vulnerable to the collective body, as each source lives in its own song ready for the editing space.\"DJI<\/p>\n

Who it’s for: Buy, Upgrade, or Skip<\/h2>\n

Buy it<\/strong> if you’re a vlogger new to Pocket, a travel creator, or a short-form content producer looking for a compact, rugged 4K gimbal camera with built-in storage and a true color pipeline. At \u00a3445, it’s the clear choice of all in the category.<\/p>\n

\"DJIImprove<\/strong> from the Pocket 3 only if at least two of these hit you straight: 4K\/240fps slow motion, 14 stops of dynamic grading range in D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0 with 4x zoom, or 107GB of onboard storage that replaces your card-swapping system. If none of this changes the way you shoot, the Pocket 3 still does a great job and is likely to come down in price.<\/p>\n

Skip it<\/strong> if your use case is casual vacation clips or family video. Today’s flagship phone delivers most of what you need without the learning curve, and the Pocket 4’s prices won’t pay. US-based creators should also skip ahead for now, as the Pocket 4 is not officially sold in the US at launch pending FCC approval.<\/p>\n

Price<\/strong>: From \u00a3445 (About $600)
Where to Buy<\/strong>: DJI<\/p>\n

What we don’t know yet<\/h2>\n

UK prices start at \u00a3445 for the standard model and \u00a3549 for the Creator Combo, which adds a wireless microphone, fill light, and battery holder. The Pocket 4 is not available in the US market at launch due to pending FCC approval, so American consumers will have to wait for that approval or consider importing through third-party sellers.<\/p>\n

Shipping to confirmed regions begins on April 22, 2026. Battery life is detailed in an early review, with a 1,545 mAh cell rated for up to about 2.5 to 3 hours at 4K and up to 4 hours at 1080p\/24fps, so long-form shooters should plan accordingly.<\/p>\n

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