Is the DJI Pocket 4 a significant upgrade from the Pocket 3?

Yes, the reviewer states the Pocket 4 offers better dynamic range, full D-Log, 4K 240fps slow-motion, improved tracking, and better low-light performance. It also includes built-in 107 GB storage and 37-megapixel raw photo capabilities, which are substantial improvements over the Pocket 3.

How is the video quality of the DJI Pocket 4 in default settings compared to the Pocket 3?

In good lighting conditions using default auto settings, the video quality between the Pocket 4 and Pocket 3 is very close. The reviewer sometimes preferred the Pocket 3's image, noting it had more contrast and saturated colors, while the Pocket 4 tended to expose brighter and could show clipped highlights, appearing warmer or pinker.

What are the key improvements for filmmakers who color grade their videos?

For filmmakers, the Pocket 4's inclusion of a full D-Log profile and 14 stops of dynamic range is a major upgrade. This provides significantly more latitude in highlights and shadows compared to the Pocket 3's D-Log M, allowing for a much flatter image and greater flexibility during color grading.

Does the DJI Pocket 4 improve on the stabilization and tracking features?

While the Pocket 3 already had impressive stabilization, the Pocket 4 shows slight improvements, offering a 'more floaty' look during walking and running tests. The AI tracking is also noted as smoother and quicker to re-acquire the subject after obstruction, making vlogging easier.

What are the biggest downsides or missing features of the DJI Pocket 4?

The Creator Combo no longer includes the battery handle or a hard case, replaced by a gimbal clamp. The Pocket 4 also lacks 'open gate' recording for vertical content, limiting it to 3K resolution similar to the Pocket 3, which means no reframing for vertical from a higher resolution landscape shot.

Think Media's DJI Pocket 4 Review

DJI · Camera & Photography · Reviewed by Think Media · Published 2026-06-10

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Source verdict

After testing both cameras, the reviewer believes the DJI Pocket 4 may be worth the upgrade for some creators, particularly those who can benefit from its enhanced slow-motion, full D-Log, better low-light performance, and significantly longer battery life, despite some initial observations about its default auto settings.

About this source

This review compares the DJI Pocket 4 and Pocket 3, detailing the new features and upgrades of the Pocket 4. It covers side-by-side tests including physical design, accessories, image and video quality (default, D-Log, slow-motion, low light), photo capabilities, stabilization, tracking, zoom, audio, and battery life.

Review notes

The DJI Pocket 4 is a worthwhile upgrade for creators prioritizing advanced video features, though its default settings in good lighting don't always surpass its predecessor. It introduces full D-Log and 4K 240fps slow-motion, offering more latitude for color grading and detailed slow-motion shots. Additionally, its low-light performance is significantly brighter with less noise, and physical buttons enhance quick operation, but in standard auto mode, highlights can appear clipped and colors warmer compared to the Pocket 3. If you frequently shoot in low light, require extensive post-production color grading, or need high frame rate 4K, this camera is highly beneficial. However, if ease of use with excellent out-of-camera footage in bright conditions is paramount, you might find the Pocket 3's default output more appealing.

What the reviewer liked

Better dynamic range with full D-Log profile
4K up to 240 frames per second slow-motion
Improved low-light performance (brighter, less noise, better color retention)
Built-in 107 GB storage for approximately 3 hours of 4K 24fps recording
Dedicated physical zoom and custom buttons for quicker operation
Improved 3-axis gimbal stabilization for a 'floatier' look
Smoother and quicker AI tracking
37-megapixel photos with JPEG and raw shooting capability
Faster USB-C port for quick charging and file transfer
DJI Mic 3 (with Creator Combo) is smaller and more comfortable than Mic 2

What the reviewer criticised

Default auto settings in good lighting can expose brighter, clip highlights, and look warmer/pinker compared to Pocket 3
Creator Combo does not include a battery handle or hard case, only a gimbal clamp
No open gate recording for vertical content, still limited to 3K resolution
4x digital zoom results in noticeable loss of image quality

Structured claims

The DJI Pocket 4 is slightly taller and heavier due to a larger internal battery, features a new gray textured grip for a more secure hold, and includes a protective cover for the microSD card slot.

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The Pocket 4 introduces new dedicated zoom and custom physical buttons for faster access to functions, and its joystick protrudes more for easier overall camera control.

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The DJI Pocket 4 now includes 107GB of internal storage, providing roughly 3 hours of 4K 24fps recording, and features a faster USB-C port for quicker charging and file transfers.

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The Pocket 4 Creator Combo comes with new accessories like the DJI Mic 3 and a magnetic fill light, but replaces the Pocket 3's preferred hard case and battery handle with a less favored gimbal clamp.

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When shooting in default auto settings and good lighting, the Pocket 4 produces similar image quality to the Pocket 3, but can show brighter exposure with clipped highlights and warmer/pinker tones, with the reviewer sometimes preferring the Pocket 3's contrast.

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The Pocket 4 provides a full D-Log profile and 14 stops of dynamic range, offering greater latitude for color grading than the Pocket 3's D-Log M. It also includes built-in color modes for achieving cinematic vibes without extensive post-production.

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The Pocket 4 can record 4K at 240fps for super slow-motion, an improvement over Pocket 3's 1080p 240fps or 4K 120fps. It also shoots 37-megapixel photos in JPEG and raw, a significant upgrade from the Pocket 3's 9-megapixel JPEG-only photos.

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Side-by-side tests indicate the Pocket 4 offers slightly smoother and a more 'floaty' 3-axis gimbal stabilization. Its active tracking is also quicker to acquire subjects and maintains smoother performance compared to the Pocket 3.

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In low-light, the Pocket 4 produces much brighter, cleaner images with less noise, better color retention, and more shadow detail than the Pocket 3. However, the footage can sometimes appear a bit more processed.

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In a continuous 4K 24fps recording test, the DJI Pocket 4 lasted approximately 3.5 hours, an increase of over an hour compared to the Pocket 3's ~2 hours and 15 minutes.

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Evidence items

Pocket 4 Physical Build Comparison

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The Pocket 4 is slightly taller and a bit heavier than the Pocket 3, partly due to a larger internal battery. It also features a new gray textured grip for a more secure hold.