DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is Here! Review, Unboxing and Upgrades

When I started Youtube years ago, I used to carry multiple cameras, tripods and a myriad of camera equipment just to film myself. Enter the DJI Osmo Pocket. This thing literally changed my life as a content creator. Until today, I can’t believe how much easier it is to vlog with the Osmo Pocket. This one small tool that fits in my pocket has replaced so much of the gear I used to carry.

I’ve had the Pocket 2 and 3, and when DJI Singapore reached out and said they’d like to send me the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, I jumped at the opportunity.

 
 

The DJI Osmo Pocket series is a line of ultra-compact, all-in-one cameras designed for creators who want cinematic, stabilized footage in a pocket-sized form.

At its core, each device combines a camera + 3-axis mechanical gimbal, which keeps footage smooth even while walking or moving—something smartphones struggle to match.

The new photo-taking capabilities of the Osmo Pocket 4 blow me away, 37 megapixel photos, up from 9.4 MP from the previous generation.


DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Upgrades

  • New 1 inch CMOS sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range, 4K footage

  • D-Log Pro mode with 10-bit Color Depth

  • 4K Low-Light Video

  • 4k 240fps Slow-Motion

  • 6 Build-in Film Tones

  • Fill Light magnetically attached to gimbal and moves in sync during recording

    • Adjustable brights and color temperature

  • Build-in Beauty Filters

  • Major photo resolution upgrade from 9.4 to 37 MP

  • Slow-shutter Video Mode

  • ActiveTrack 7.0

    • “Registered subject priority” feature which prioritises and focuses on pre-registered faces

  • Gesture Control

    • Make a “palm” gesture 🖐️ to start or stop ActiveTrack.

    • Make a “V” gesture ✌️ to start or stop photo or video recording.

  • OsmoAudio™ 4-Channel Output & Spatial Audio

    • Audio Zoom

    • 4-channel output

  • New 5D Joystick and under-screen buttons

    • A newly added analog joystick enables

      precise, delicate control, where gimbal

      speed increases the more you push

      the joystick.

    • New Zoom button

    • New Custom button

  • Built-in 107GB storage & 800MB/s high-speed export

DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vs Pocket 3 Comparison

Conclusion

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is a device that I’ve been eagerly awaiting. It contains most of the upgrades I’m looking for, with a few surprises as well. The 107GB internal storage is one such unexpected surprise, the Slow-Mo video capture is fun to work with, and the 4K low-light capabilities are stunning. If there’s something I would wish for, it’ll be for a native telephoto focal length lens as sometimes I use the Pocket 4 to film products and people, and the 20mm perspective is not the best for these specific scenarios.

That said, I’m really looking forward to producing more content with the Pocket 4 and even if DJI Singapore did not reach out to me, the Pocket 4 is a day-one purchase for me for sure.

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