DJI Osmo Pocket 4

11 Apr 2026 · Launch News

A 1-inch sensor in a pocket gimbal camera changes the conversation — 10-bit D-Log and 14 stops of dynamic range means the Osmo Pocket 4 is gunning for the same jobs you'd previously need a Sony ZV-E10 and a separate stabiliser to handle. April 16 is the date to watch.

11 Apr 2026 · Launch News

The Osmo Pocket 4 is confirmed and dropping next week — if DJI's imaging teasers mean a bigger sensor or better low-light chops, this stays the most pocketable B-cam option for run-and-gun shooters who can't justify lugging a mirrorless setup everywhere.

16 Apr 2026 · Launch News

Same sensor, smarter everywhere else — 4K/240 and true D-Log make the Pocket 4 a serious B-roll or run-and-gun tool for shooters who need stabilised footage without rigging up a dedicated video body. The built-in 107GB storage finally kills the fiddly microSD-only workflow that annoyed Pocket 3 users on fast turnaround jobs.

16 Apr 2026 · Launch News

4K240p slow-mo and 107GB built-in storage are the two reasons working photographers should pay attention — the Pocket 4 is now a credible pocket B-cam for event and wedding shooters who need a discreet, gimbal-stabilised option that won't die when you forget a card.

17 Apr 2026 · Industry News

DJI's US market workaround is officially over — the Osmo Pocket 4 isn't available stateside and, unlike previous restricted products, US retailers haven't been able to quietly stock it either. If you shoot hybrid or travel video and relied on the Pocket series as a pocketable B-cam, start looking at alternatives now, because this blockage looks structural, not temporary.

17 Apr 2026 · Drones Rumour

A 1/1.3-inch sensor and 4K/100fps in a sub-250g drone would be a genuine leap — the X1's rumoured specs put it ahead of where the Mini 4 Pro sits today, and that regulatory weight ceiling is everything for travel and event shooters who need to fly without a licence in the EU and UK. Watch the April 23 announcement closely; if DJI also confirms Pro models moving above 250g, that's the real story — it changes the compliance conversation for working aerial photographers overnight.

17 Apr 2026 · Launch News

If you shoot weddings, events, or documentary work and want cinematic B-roll without a full rig, the Osmo Pocket 4 just became the most capable pocket cam on the market — 1-inch sensor with 14 stops of dynamic range means it'll actually hold highlights in a bright church window or a golden-hour reception. The 4K/240fps is the headline grabber, but the 10-bit D-Log and 107GB built-in storage are what make this genuinely usable on a paid shoot. US photographers are locked out for now, which is the real story here — the DJI trade situation is quietly reshaping what gear working American shooters can access.

22 Apr 2026 · Industry News

The FCC's Covered List designation — originally aimed at DJI's drones — is now blocking the Osmo Pocket 4 from U.S. shelves entirely, and with a lawsuit in play, don't expect a workaround anytime soon. If you were budgeting for one, the Pocket 3 is still available and heavily discounted; more importantly, watch how this plays out because it signals that every future DJI product launch in the U.S. is now an open question.

30 Apr 2026 · Camera Review

Four generations in, the Osmo Pocket still occupies a category nobody else has seriously challenged. If you're shooting run-and-gun BTS, quick client walkthroughs, or need stabilised video in a bag pocket rather than a second pelican case, the Pocket 4 is the only real answer. The question was never whether DJI could make it smaller. It's whether the image quality finally justifies using it as a primary B-cam on paid work rather than a convenience tool. Worth reading before your next talking-head or event booking where a full rig is overkill but phone footage is unprofessional.

2 May 2026 · Launch Rumour

The original Pocket 4 was already a serious B-roll and run-and-gun tool. The 4P adds the one thing it was missing: reach. A native 3x optical tele alongside the 1-inch wide sensor means you're not cropping yourself into noise when you need a tighter frame. For event and corporate shooters who carry a Pocket as a second angle, that's a genuine upgrade, not a spec-sheet vanity play. At $700 USD it's a premium ask, but if the low-light and portrait performance backs it up, this competes directly with dedicated compact video cameras, not just other gimbals. May 7 is close. Worth watching before you lock in your next gear purchase.

7 May 2026 · Industry News

May 11 deadline. If you fly commercially in the US, this is the one regulatory moment where your voice actually counts. The FCC is taking public submissions on whether DJI and other foreign drone makers stay on the Covered List, the ruling that's already kept several products off US shelves entirely. You don't need a lawyer. You need a paragraph explaining what DJI gear does for your business. Commercial operators, real estate shooters, ag drone pilots, first responder contractors: this is exactly the constituency the FCC needs to hear from, and the Drone Advocacy Alliance has made submission straightforward. File before May 11 or stop complaining about the US drone market.

7 May 2026 · Launch News

The DJI import ban is creating real market gaps, and other brands are moving fast to fill them. If you're a US-based videographer or hybrid shooter who had the Pocket 4 on your shortlist, you now have a legitimate alternative worth looking at before you start hunting grey-market imports. The broader story here is that the DJI restrictions aren't slowing down demand, they're just redirecting it, and competitors are shipping product to meet it.

9 May 2026 · Launch News

The Pocket series just got a second camera, and that changes what it's useful for. A 60mm-equivalent telephoto on a gimbal-stabilised pocket camera means you can frame tight without physically moving, which matters on run-and-gun shoots where repositioning kills the moment. If the 6x lossless zoom holds up in practice, this becomes a serious B-cam option for event and documentary work. The Hasselblad colour tuning rumour is worth watching too — if DJI applies the same pipeline they use on the Mavic 3, the Pocket 4P's footage will drop straight into a drone edit without a colour fight. Specs are still partly unconfirmed, so hold the purchase order, but this is the first Pocket that looks genuinely useful beyond vlog content.

9 May 2026 · Launch News

DJI just confirmed what the Pocket series has needed for years: a telephoto option that doesn't require swapping hardware. The 4P pairs a 1-inch wide sensor with a dedicated 1/1.5-inch 3x optical tele, and that second lens is the whole story. Run-and-gun corporate work, event coverage, solo creator shoots where you can't carry a second body, this is the gap it fills. The 4K/240fps slow-motion and 14-stop dynamic range on the main sensor are real specs, not marketing padding. At $699–$749 USD it's not cheap for a pocket gimbal cam, but it's competing against bringing a mirrorless plus a zoom, not against the standard Pocket 4. The caveats matter though: top-heavy at telephoto, heavier than the single-lens model, and battery life is expected to take a hit. Know what you're buying before your next run-and-gun job.

13 May 2026 · Launch News

DJI just confirmed the Osmo Pocket 4 exists and it shoots 10-bit D-Log with six film simulations baked in. That second part is the one worth noting for working shooters. If the sims are any good, it means usable footage straight out of the camera for social delivery without touching Resolve. The 10-bit gives you a real grade when clients want something more considered. This isn't a drone, it's not replacing your main body, but as a B-cam for interviews, BTS, or travel content where you can't justify a full kit, it's worth watching. Save your money until there's a proper review with real footage, not a hashtag-stuffed unboxing.

15 May 2026 · Launch News

The dual-camera setup is the real story here, not the Cannes backdrop. A wide plus a ~60mm equivalent telephoto means you can pull a proper portrait frame without digitally destroying your footage. That matters for run-and-gun shooters, event videographers, and anyone who's watched a single-lens gimbal cam get caught flat on tight compositions. The D-Log2 upgrade is equally worth flagging: it's a genuine step up for post-production flexibility, not a spec-sheet checkbox. DJI is clearly swinging at Insta360's Luna Ultra before it ships, which means this thing is priced and positioned to compete hard. If compact cinematic video is part of your kit, this warrants a serious look.

27 May 2026 · Launch News

DJI has confirmed the Osmo Pocket 4 by name, with an official YouTube post calling out 240 minutes of battery life and a rotating body. No full spec sheet yet, but the product name and key battery figure are from DJI directly.

28 May 2026 · Accessory Review

Photography Life has published a full review of the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, the pocketable all-in-one video camera released last month. The reviewer shot hundreds of clips and multiple vlogs putting it through its paces.

3 June 2026 · Industry News

GoPro has formally flagged 'substantial doubt' about its ability to continue as a going concern in a recent financial filing. The company also noted that existing credit agreements may restrict how it operates going forward.

11 June 2026 · Launch News

Insta360's Luna Ultra is the company's first gimbal camera and a direct shot at the DJI Osmo Pocket line. It runs a dual-lens system: 20mm f/1.8 on a Type 1 sensor and 60mm f/2.0 on a Type 1/1.3 sensor, with 8K/30p Dolby Vision and 10-bit I-Log. Stills top out at 9MP natively, or 37MP via a multi-frame capture mode. It carries Leica branding. The launch was unplanned — a B&H listing went live under embargo and a creator bought one before the official release date.

12 June 2026 · Launch News

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P has been seen in the wild at a Toronto press event. It's a two-camera setup adding a 3x lens to the Osmo Pocket 4 formula. Specs are still embargoed — product shots are all that's available right now.

12 June 2026 · Launch News

Insta360 has released the Luna Ultra, a pocket vlogging camera with two lenses: a 1-inch sensor behind a Leica Summicron f/1.8 shooting 8K30p, and a 1/1.3-inch telephoto at f/2.0 with lossless zoom to 6x and full range to 12x. It records 10-bit I-Log and Dolby Vision, with 4K120fps and 1080p240fps slow motion options. A detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen and 3-axis gimbal stabilisation are included. The Creator Kit adds a 32-bit float Mic Pro Transmitter. Priced from $769/£649.

16 June 2026 · Launch News

DJI has launched the Osmo Pocket 4P in China, the first pocket gimbal camera in the line to carry two cameras. The main shooter is a 1-inch sensor with a 20mm equivalent F/2.0 lens rated at 17 stops of dynamic range, three stops above the standard Pocket 4. The second camera is a 1/1.28-inch sensor behind a 60mm equivalent F/1.8 lens offering 3x optical zoom and up to 6x lossless zoom. No global pricing or availability confirmed yet.

30 June 2026 · Launch News

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P is now fully revealed and on sale in China and Southeast Asia. It pairs the Pocket 4's 20mm equiv. Type 1 sensor (F2.0) with a new 60mm equiv. telephoto camera on a Type 1/1.28 sensor at F1.8. DJI is claiming 17 stops of dynamic range from the main camera via a new D-Log2 curve, up from 14 stops on the Pocket 4. Western outlets are still under embargo on specs, pricing, and footage.

30 July 2026 · Launch News

DJI's Osmo Pocket 4P is now available in Australia. It's the first dual-lens model in the Pocket line: a 20mm f/2.0 wide on a 1-inch CMOS sensor with 17 stops of dynamic range claimed, paired with a 60mm f/1.8 medium telephoto on a 1/1.28-inch sensor. Shoots 4K up to 240fps, records 10-bit D-Log 2. Starts at €599/£529. No US release confirmed.

31 July 2026 · Camera Review

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4P runs two cameras on one motorised gimbal: a 20mm f/2 with a 1-inch sensor and a 60mm f/1.8 with a 1/1.28-inch sensor. Shoots 4K up to 240fps, captures roughly 37MP stills, and includes 103GB internal storage plus a microSD slot. Starts at £529 Standard Combo, £605 for the Vlog Combo.

20 Aug 2026 · Firmware News

DJI has released firmware updates for both the Osmo Pocket 4 and dual-lens Osmo Pocket 4P, delivered through the DJI Mimo app. The headline addition for both cameras is a Camera Cloud Service that pushes footage directly to Google Drive, OneDrive, or a user-configured NAS, no computer required. DJI notes availability varies by country and device. The 4P gains 10-bit D-Log slow motion and updated v2.0 LUTs; the Pocket 4 receives a set of features that launched on the 4P.

20 Aug 2026 · Launch News

HoverAir's Versa is now live on Indiegogo: a pocket camera with a 1/1.3-inch sensor that converts to an autonomous drone when you attach the sold-separately Flight Kit. Camera specs include 4K60p, 10-bit HDR, Open Gate recording, 2x lossless zoom, and a three-axis gimbal that carries over into flight mode. Still a crowdfunding campaign, so treat availability and claimed specs accordingly.