Highlights
- Delivers stronger low-light video and improved image quality with a 1-inch sensor
- New buttons, onboard storage and gesture control simplify shooting
- Adds film tones, spatial audio and modular accessories
- Starts at around $589 (approx.) depending on bundle
- Retains key limitations including no optical zoom and capped vertical resolution
Better video, especially after dark
The biggest upgrade to the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is its image quality. The new 1-inch sensor brings sharper detail and improved dynamic range, particularly in low-light conditions where earlier models struggled. Night footage holds more information in shadows, while highlights appear more controlled.
Color reproduction feels more natural, avoiding the flatter look of earlier versions. The f/2.0 lens still delivers a slight background blur, giving footage a more cinematic edge without the need for larger cameras. Support for 10-bit D-Log also gives more flexibility in post-production.
Smarter controls and faster shooting
Usability is where the camera quietly improves the most. A dedicated zoom button replaces the imprecise joystick control, allowing quicker framing. The camera offers up to 2x “lossless” zoom in 4K, which holds detail better than expected.
A second customizable button allows shortcuts such as switching presets or locking the gimbal. Combined with 107GB of internal storage, the camera becomes far more practical for everyday use without extra gear.
Features like gesture control and built-in “Film Tones” reduce reliance on editing, letting users shoot and share quickly. Audio also sees upgrades with spatial recording and voice enhancement, though external microphones still deliver the best results.
Not perfect, but still ahead
There are still gaps. There is no optical zoom, and vertical video remains capped at 3K unless the camera is rotated. The exposed gimbal also means limited protection against dust or water.
Even so, the overall package remains strong. Battery life stretches to roughly two and a half hours of 4K recording, and modular accessories such as a magnetic fill light add flexibility.
At around $589 for the standard bundle, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 sits firmly in the premium compact category, but justifies it through consistent performance.
Rather than chasing headline upgrades, DJI has focused on refinement. The result is a camera that feels easier to use, more capable in difficult conditions and reliable enough to replace a larger setup for everyday shooting.
