The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launched today at 12PM GMT. It starts at $499 — the same price the Pocket 3 launched at in 2023. For that money, you get a camera that keeps everything that made the Pocket 3 great and fixes most of what was frustrating about it.
Here's what actually changed.
Key Points
- DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launched April 16, 2026 at $499 for the base model — global shipping begins around April 20 during NAB Week
- 4K at 240fps slow-motion is the headline video upgrade — the Pocket 3 topped out at 4K/120fps
- 107GB internal storage at 800MB/s is built in — the Pocket 3 had no internal storage at all, requiring a microSD card for every shoot
- 14-stop dynamic range and 10-bit D-Log replace the Pocket 3's more limited HDR handling — meaningful for outdoor shooting in mixed light
- Four-channel audio replaces stereo — ActiveTrack 7.0 adds webcam mode support for live streaming
Slow-Motion Gets Serious
The jump from 4K/120fps to 4K/240fps isn't incremental. It doubles the slow-motion ceiling. For creators who shoot sport, movement, or anything that benefits from extreme frame rate flexibility, that's the single most compelling reason to upgrade. The 1-inch sensor stays the same — but what you can do with it in post expands considerably.
Storage That Works Without Thinking
The Pocket 3's biggest friction point was the memory card. You needed one. If you forgot it, you couldn't shoot. The Pocket 4 ships with 107GB built-in at 800MB/s transfer speeds. That's hours of 4K footage without reaching for anything extra. A microSD slot is also present for additional capacity — the best of both approaches.
Dynamic Range and Color Science
Fourteen stops of dynamic range is a real-world improvement. High-contrast scenes — sunny exteriors, windows in interior shots, golden hour — all benefit from a wider brightness range that keeps both shadows and highlights intact. Ten-bit D-Log gives colorists proper flexibility in post. The Pocket 3 could produce good images. The Pocket 4 produces images that hold up better in challenging light and grade better afterward.
Audio Grows Up
Upgrading from stereo to four-channel audio matters more than the spec sounds. Richer spatial audio, better separation, more post-production flexibility. Combined with the Mic 3 transmitter included in the Creator Combo, this is a legitimate step toward a complete single-device vlogging solution.
ActiveTrack 7.0 and New Controls
The updated tracking is smoother and adds webcam mode — point it at yourself during a live stream or call and it tracks you automatically. Two new physical buttons join the familiar joystick: one for zoom toggling, one programmable shortcut. The joystick itself is now variable-speed rather than single-speed. Small changes, but they add up in daily use.
The Pocket 4 Pro with dual cameras is a separate product, expected May-June 2026 with uncertain US availability.
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