DJI has unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4 with a familiar goal, better video from a camera small enough to carry anywhere. The standout upgrade is a 1-inch CMOS sensor, which should help it hold onto more detail in dim scenes while also giving fast-moving footage a cleaner look.
DJI also says the Osmo Pocket 4 can shoot 4K video at up to 240fps, while adding 14 stops of dynamic range and 10-bit D-Log support. That gives solo shooters a stronger mix of slow motion, highlight control, and grading headroom without moving up to a much larger setup.
The result is a pocket gimbal camera that feels aimed at people who want more than casual clips. It still has the easy carry appeal of the earlier model, but this version pushes harder into enthusiast territory.
Where the upgrade starts
The hardware upgrades do most of the heavy lifting. DJI pairs the 1-inch sensor with an f/2.0 aperture, a combination it says is built for clearer portraits, improved low-light footage, and stronger performance in high-contrast scenes.
The 4K at 240fps spec also has real use beyond bragging rights. It gives creators more room to turn action, travel, or street footage into dramatic slow-motion clips, and DJI adds a dedicated zoom button with 1x and 2x lossless options, plus a jump to 4x zoom.
Smarter shooting in a tiny body
DJI is also betting on convenience. The Osmo Pocket 4 uses three-axis stabilization for smoother walking shots, and its updated gimbal modes are meant to make handheld motion look more polished straight from the camera.
ActiveTrack 7.0, Spotlight Follow, Dynamic Framing, and Subject Lock Tracking are all part of that effort.
DJI says those tools help keep a subject framed and sharp with less manual correction, while gesture controls let users trigger key actions without digging through menus.
Why this feels more complete
Some of the most practical changes are less flashy. DJI says the Osmo Pocket 4 includes 107GB of built-in storage and supports transfer speeds up to 800MB/s, which should make quick shoots and fast file moves easier without relying on a memory card first.
The camera also adds quicker controls and faster charging. Rotating the screen starts recording, a new 5D joystick helps with movement and recentering, and a custom preset button gives frequent shooters a faster way into preferred settings.
DJI says the battery can reach 80% in 18 minutes and last up to 240 minutes at 1080p/24fps, which makes the Osmo Pocket 4 look like a meaningful upgrade for anyone who values speed as much as image quality.