DJI has announced the Osmo Pocket 4, the fourth version of its handheld stabilized vlogger camera. Building on the Osmo Pocket line that includes the Osmo Pocket 3 (which debuted in September 2023 with a 1-inch sensor and a larger rotating touchscreen), the Osmo Pocket 4 features similar hardware with upgraded capabilities focused on image-capture performance, control hardware, and tracking features, including enhanced slow motion capabilities.
According to The Verge, the Osmo Pocket 4 adds 4K slow-motion up to 240fps, increases still-image resolution from 9.4-megapixels to 37-megapixels using an “optimized algorithm,” and includes ActiveTrack 7.0 tracking that works at 4x zoom. However, the camera has a regional limitation: DJI spokesperson Daisy Kong told The Verge that the Osmo Pocket 4 will not be available in the US because “the application for authorization is still pending.”
Hardware upgrades: sensor, frame rates, and storage
The Osmo Pocket 4 features a new 1-inch sensor that DJI says provides 14 stops of dynamic range, aimed at improving low-light performance and capturing details in the darkest and brightest parts of a scene. The camera can capture 4K slow-motion footage at up to 240fps, a technical upgrade for creators who need high temporal resolution without switching to a larger camera system.
Storage is also upgraded. The camera includes 107GB built-in memory in addition to support for expandable microSD card storage. DJI says the built-in storage can be transferred at rates of up to 800MB/s, enabling faster offload workflows for high-bitrate video and large still files.
Controls and display: new buttons and joystick
DJI redesigned the interaction layer for the Osmo Pocket 4. Under the rotating 2-inch OLED touchscreen, DJI added two new buttons that appear when the screen is rotated into landscape orientation. One button switches between 1x, 2x, and 4x zoom, while the other is customizable for quick access to preset settings.
The camera also includes a new 5D analog joystick that can flip the camera around to face either direction, move it at different speeds depending on how far you push it, and recenter the gimbal. This addition reduces the number of steps needed to reframe during filming.
The Osmo Pocket 4 can be remotely operated by onscreen subjects using two gestures: holding up a palm begins and stops subject tracking, while making a peace sign starts and stops recording video or photo.
Image quality and creative tools
The Osmo Pocket 4’s still-image resolution increases from 9.4-megapixels to 37-megapixels through an “optimized algorithm,” suggesting DJI has improved how sensor data is converted into final images.
For creative control, the camera includes a magnetic fill light accessory (part of the Creator Combo) with three brightness settings and three color temperature settings. The camera also includes six new film tone filters, including options with cooler tones and soft looks, plus beauty filters for skin smoothing and complexion brightening. These features allow creators to apply grading-style options during capture rather than relying entirely on post-production.
Tracking capabilities at 4x zoom
The Osmo Pocket 4’s ActiveTrack 7.0 tracking system works at the 4x zoom setting. According to The Verge, ActiveTrack 7.0 can track vehicles, animals, and people, lock tracking to a specific selected face, and prioritize focus on pre-registered faces such as the camera’s owner. Tracking stability at higher zoom levels is technically challenging because small subject movements become larger in the frame, making DJI’s capability at 4x zoom a notable specification.
Regional availability and pricing
The Osmo Pocket 4 will not launch in the US. According to DJI spokesperson Daisy Kong, “The Osmo Pocket 4 will not be available in the US market as the application for authorization is still pending.” The camera is launching in other regions, including Europe and the UK, in three bundles.
Pricing in those regions is as follows: the Essential Combo at £429/€479 (around $564 to $580) includes a pouch and tripod-compatible handle; the Standard Combo at £445/€499 (around $588 to $604) adds a wrist strap and gimbal clamp; and the Creator Combo at £549/€619 (around $730 to $745) adds a wide-angle lens, mini tripod, fill light attachment, and wireless DJI Mic 3 with clothing attachment accessories.
The Osmo Pocket 4 combines upgraded capture specs (4K/240fps), processing capabilities (14 stops dynamic range and 37MP resolution via optimized algorithm), and control features (ActiveTrack 7.0 at 4x zoom, gesture control) to position the Pocket series as a self-contained creator system. The US authorization delay demonstrates how regulatory processes can affect where and when camera capabilities reach consumers.
Source: The Verge