DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Review: The Ultimate Vlogging Camera with 4K, 240fps Slow-Mo, and AI Features

The DJI Osmo Pocket 3 was a groundbreaking gimbal-camera when it launched two years ago, earning widespread acclaim from vloggers and professional filmmakers alike. Now, the Osmo Pocket 4 has arrived, following FCC filings and credible leaks in late 2025. After months of speculation, DJI has officially unveiled the camera, revealing confirmed specs and a few surprises.

What’s New in the Osmo Pocket 4

Sensor and Performance Upgrades

The Osmo Pocket 4 retains its 4K resolution but introduces a 1-inch CMOS sensor, delivering an additional two stops of low-light performance for a total of 14 stops. The camera keeps the 20mm equivalent, f/2.0 lens but now supports a maximum framerate of 240 fps (up from 120 fps), enabling up to 10x slow-motion recording. It also introduces full high dynamic range 10-Bit D-Log, upgraded from the Pocket 3’s D-Log-M. Shutter speeds now range down to 1/4 second for extreme light effects.

Hardware and Design Changes

Hardware updates are minimal but notable. The Osmo Pocket 4 features two new buttons below its 2-inch display: a dedicated zoom button and a customizable button that can be assigned to functions like rotating the gimbal or toggling recording presets. Users can assign up to three different controls to this button via single, double, or triple clicks. The camera also includes 107GB of internal storage, eliminating the need for an SD card if preferred.

Zoom and Tracking Features

DJI claims the Osmo Pocket 4 offers a 2x lossless zoom in 4K and a 4x zoom in 1080p. Unlike the Pocket 3’s 2x Mid-Tele zoom, which required activation, the new zoom is available anytime, even during ActiveTrack face-tracking. Portrait mode is supported, but users must switch the screen to horizontal orientation to access the buttons, which may reduce the viewfinder size as it resizes to 16:9.

Film Tones and Live Photos

The Osmo Pocket 4 introduces “Film Tones”, similar to Fujifilm’s film simulations. Six presets are available at launch, offering subtle and stylized color tones to enhance videos without manual color grading or LUTs. For still images, the camera includes an on-screen “Live” photo button, similar to the iPhone’s feature. While Live photos were possible on the Pocket 3, the process is now more streamlined.

Final Thoughts

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 builds on its predecessor’s success with meaningful upgrades, including a larger sensor, higher framerates, and improved low-light performance. While hardware changes are modest, the camera’s new features—such as lossless zoom, Film Tones, and expanded storage—make it a compelling choice for vloggers and content creators. DJI has once again delivered a camera that pushes the boundaries of portable filmmaking.