This week, DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4, the fourth generation of its pocketable gimbal camera – and with it, a bundle of upgrades that make the already-popular Pocket line even harder to put down. Here’s what you need to know.
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Serious Upgrades In A Tiny Body
Keeping its compact form factor and two-inch OLED touchscreen, the Pocket 4 adds two new physical buttons for zooming and preset-switching, a 5D joystick for in-hand framing control, and In-Camera Beautify – an AI-driven mode that smooths skin while keeping detail intact. The onboard mic system has also been upgraded, with four-channel audio support and tighter integration with the DJI Mic system.
The one-inch CMOS sensor returns from the Pocket 3, but now delivers 14-stop dynamic range and 10-bit D-Log colour – giving creators real grading headroom. Slow-motion now shoots at 4K/240fps, and 2x Lossless Zoom lets you reframe without compromising image quality. And given how quickly the Pocket line has become a go-to for creators on the move, don’t be surprised if the Pocket 4 starts showing up everywhere from Coachella to slick city-walk edits.
Made For Easier Filming
Gesture Control lets you start recording, take photos, and activate modes with a simple hand movement, while ActiveTrack 7.0 keeps people, vehicles, and pets locked in frame with steadier tracking at up to 4x zoom. Two new autofocus modes – Subject Lock Tracking and Registered Subject Priority – also help keep your subject sharp without the need for constant manual adjustment.
Rounding things out are the practical upgrades that make the Pocket 4 even easier to use day to day. It delivers up to 240 minutes of shooting on a single charge, can be fully recharged in just 32 minutes, and supports fast wireless transfers via Wi-Fi 6 and USB 3.1 at up to 90 MB/s. With 107GB of built-in storage, there’s also far less pressure to think about memory cards before you start filming.
Travel Light, Shoot Big
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is available now, priced at HKD$3,489 for the standard kit, while the Creator Combo – which adds extra mounts, grips, and a magnetic accessory kit – comes in at HKD$4,419. For creators who want a pocket-sized camera that can keep up with bigger ambitions, it makes a strong case straight out of the box.
Born in Korea and raised in Hong Kong, Min Ji has combined her degree in anthropology and creative writing with her passion for going on unsolicited tangents as an editor at Friday Club. In between watching an endless amount of movies, she enjoys trying new cocktails and pastas while occasionally snapping a few pictures.
