I absolutely adore the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, one of the devices I bring with me and use for content capture often. Following my review two years ago, I named the pocket gimbal camera one of my favourite tech devices of 2025, even though it’s not technically new. (It made my 2024 favourite tech of the year list, too.) Now, there is something new, the successor Osmo Pocket 4, which offers several improvements over its predecessor.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 offers enhanced imaging capabilities of the one-inch CMOS pocket gimbal camera. It can now capture 4K/240fps footage and clearer low-light shots while delivering cinematic depth via 14 stops of dynamic range and 10-bit D-Log. With the Osmo Pocket 4’s new intelligent tracking capabilities, you can keep the subjects in focus and in frame as you move and mingle.
Osmo Pocket 4’s one-inch CMOS sensor and f/2.0 aperture ensure natural, clear portraits even in low light. The 14 stops of dynamic range and 10-bit D-Log colour profile bring out rich tones and true-to-life colours, says DJI, in even low-light environments. This also means portrait shots deliver “healthier and more refined skin tones” and you get improved performance in high-contrast lighting conditions as well. With a dedicated Zoom button, you can switch between 1x and 2x lossless zoom with one tap. Ultra HD slow-motion footage can also be recorded in 4K/240fps.
Osmo Pocket 4’s three-axis stabilization enables you to film steady, high-quality vlogs and livestreams while walking. It features multiple gimbal modes for smoother camera movements. With ActiveTrack 7.0, subjects can be tracked even at 4x zoom. There are tracking modes like Spotlight Follow and Dynamic Framing.
Intelligent AutoFocus keeps subjects sharp. When “Subject Lock Tracking” is enabled, the camera automatically locks onto and tracks a selected subject. A new subject can be swapped with a simple tap on the screen. Alternatively, the “Registered Subject Priority” can be used to prioritize focusing on a pre-registered subject.
Quick Shots can also be captured via gesture control. For example, showing your palm (Palm Gesture) toggles ActiveTrack, while flashing a peace sign (“V” Gesture) takes a photo or starts and stops recording.
To further streamline the process, there are intuitive features like the ability to rotate the screen to immediately start recording. Below the screen are two new buttons. One is a dedicated Zoom button that can switch between 1x to 2x zoom or jump to 4x zoom. The other is a custom preset button that can be customized with your preferred settings. The new 5D joystick allows you to move the camera backwards, re-centre the gimbal, and flip the camera. With 107GB of built-in storage, you can shoot more footage and easily transfer up to 800MB/s of footage without a memory card.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has other shooting options, too. Slow Shutter Video lets you adjust shutter speeds to create motion blur, capturing movement trails and the passage of time for a unique visual experience. Use Film Tone and choose from a range of film tones to easily recreate classic styles and capture master-grade tones. With In-Camera Beautify, fine-tune skin smoothness, brightness, and tone for a natural look in both selfies and group shots. Attachable Fill Light adds natural, soft lighting to enhance low-light or backlit scenes, with three brightness and temperature settings.
The Osmo Pocket 4 captures clear vocals while recording ambient sounds through its built-in microphone array. It also supports direct connection to DJI Mic transmitters, enabling a four-channel audio recording. Supported DJI Mic transmitters include Mic 2, Mic 3, and Mic Mini (each sold separately or included in select combos).
Get up to about 240 minutes (four hours) of 1,080p/24fps footage per charge. Recharge it from 0-80% in 18 minutes to get up to three hours of shooting.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 sells for US$477 on its own, or you can get the Creator Combo with loads of accessories for US$609. Stay tuned for my review.