DJI · Reviewed by Victor Carrasco - Dron de gentes · Published 2026-04-19
Based on a review by Victor Carrasco - Dron de gentes (accessed 2026-04-19).
Based on this review alone: buy it if you care about new generation 1-inch cmos sensor — just accept lacks hlg profile, which the osmo pocket 3 had.
The reviewer concludes that for existing Osmo Pocket 3 owners, upgrading to the Pocket 4 may not be justified, especially in good lighting conditions where performance differences are minimal. However, for those new to the Osmo Pocket series, the Pocket 4 is presented as an interesting option due to its cumulative improvements.
This review provides a direct comparison between the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and Osmo Pocket 3, covering physical differences, technical specifications, and practical performance. The reviewer conducts tests across various scenarios including daylight, low light, stabilization, slow motion, and photography.
The Osmo Pocket 4 offers significant upgrades over its predecessor, making it an appealing option for new buyers, though current Osmo Pocket 3 owners may not find the improvements justify an immediate switch. The camera boasts a new 1-inch sensor, increasing the bitrate to 180 Mbps and enabling 240 fps slow motion, alongside a notably brighter 1000-nit OLED screen and 14 steps of dynamic range. However, the absence of an HLG profile, which was present in the Osmo Pocket 3, is a missed feature, and the 240 fps slow motion can compromise dynamic range. If you are a new user looking for a highly capable, portable camera, the Osmo Pocket 4 is a strong contender; however, if you already own the Osmo Pocket 3 and primarily shoot in good lighting, the differences are minimal, and an upgrade might not be necessary.
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The reviewer points out that the Osmo Pocket 4 lacks the HLG profile, which was available in the Osmo Pocket 3 and was a feature he would have liked to see included in the new model.
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The Pocket 4 features new dedicated zoom and programmable buttons, along with an improved micro SD slot cover, which the reviewer considers an important detail to prevent dirt ingress.
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The Pocket 4's menu system has been made more intuitive, featuring three screens for easier access to settings, unlike the Pocket 3's single screen.
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The Pocket 4's gimbal protector allows for the camera to be stored with a filter attached, which was not possible with the Pocket 3, offering better protection and readiness for immediate use.
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The Osmo Pocket 4 features a new 1-inch CMOS sensor, a higher bitrate of 180 Mbps (compared to 130 Mbps on the Pocket 3), and supports 240 fps slow motion, a significant increase from the Pocket 3's 120 fps.
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A notable improvement in the Pocket 4 is its 14 stops of dynamic range and the inclusion of the D-Log M color profile, which allows for greater flexibility in post-production.
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The Pocket 4 offers a significant leap in photo resolution with 37 megapixels, compared to the Pocket 3's 9.4 megapixels.
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The Pocket 4 includes gesture control, allowing users to start and stop recording, initiate tracking, and stop tracking simply by raising their hand or forming a 'V' shape.
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During a running test, both cameras demonstrated good stabilization, with the reviewer noting that it was difficult to distinguish significant differences between the two in this aspect.
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The Pocket 4 features ActiveTrack 7, which shows improved subject tracking capabilities over the Pocket 3's ActiveTrack 6, demonstrated by effectively tracking a statue while the reviewer moved around it.
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The Pocket 4's 1000-nit OLED screen is noticeably brighter than the Pocket 3's 700-nit screen, providing better visibility.
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The Pocket 4 includes 107 GB of internal memory, a feature the reviewer praises as a significant and necessary addition that the Pocket 3 lacked.
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The Pocket 4 offers an improved battery life of 135 minutes, an increase from the Pocket 3's 116 minutes, which the reviewer found sufficient for his needs.
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In good daylight conditions, the video quality between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 3 is very similar, making it difficult to distinguish them unless focusing on subtle differences in dynamic range.
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The Pocket 4 demonstrates superior handling of shadows and overall dynamic range evolution compared to the Pocket 3, particularly in backlit scenarios when using D-Log M and ND filters.
The Pocket 4 brings a new 1-inch sensor with higher bitrate, 240fps slow-motion, 14 stops of dynamic range, higher photo resolution (37MP), gesture control, a brighter screen, internal storage, and better battery life. However, the reviewer notes that in optimal light conditions, the visual output between the two cameras is often difficult to distinguish without focusing on specific dynamic range capabilities.
Key technical improvements include a new 1-inch CMOS sensor, a higher bitrate of 180 Mbps (compared to 130 Mbps), slow-motion up to 240fps, 14 stops of dynamic range with a D-Log M color profile, and significantly increased photo resolution to 37 megapixels. The screen is also brighter at 1000 nits, and it adds 107 GB of internal memory.
The Osmo Pocket 4 is stated to have 2 more steps of dynamic range in low light. While the reviewer observes that the Pocket 4 generally handles shadows better and shows an evolution in sensor performance for dynamic range in backlit conditions, one specific low-light test with a bus showed the Pocket 3 handling ISO better than the Pocket 4's dedicated low light mode.
In a practical running test conducted by the reviewer, both the Osmo Pocket 4 and Osmo Pocket 3 demonstrated good stabilization performance, making it difficult to discern significant differences between the two.
The Osmo Pocket 4 includes dedicated zoom and programmable buttons, a more robust micro SD slot cover, and a redesigned menu system for better intuition with three screens. The gimbal protector is improved to allow storage with a filter attached, a feature missing from the Pocket 3.
While achieving 240fps slow motion on the Pocket 4 does come with trade-offs, specifically a reduction in dynamic range in shadows and a lower bitrate, the reviewer considers it a highly valuable feature. He strongly prefers having the capability, even with these sacrifices, finding the advantages outweigh the drawbacks.
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This video offers a comprehensive comparison of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and Osmo Pocket 3, evaluating their features and real-world performance. Key improvements in the Pocket 4 include a new 1-inch sensor, higher bitrate, 240fps slow motion, enhanced dynamic range, and new gesture controls. While the Pocket 4 boasts several technical upgrades and usability enhancements, the reviewer notes that in optimal lighting, the visual differences in video quality between the two cameras can be subtle. The review also touches on advancements in photo capabilities, battery life, and internal storage.
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