When this video was recorded, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 was still a rumour, expected to launch in March 2026 in China with a global rollout in mid-April. Good news: the waiting is over. DJI officially launched the Osmo Pocket 4 on April 16, 2026, and it has been shipping since April 22. So the question is no longer when it is coming. It is whether you should grab the discounted Pocket 3 at its lowest-ever price, or pay for the new one.
Watch the video above for the original breakdown, then read on for the confirmed specs and the updated verdict.
What actually launched
The Osmo Pocket 4 launched globally on April 16, 2026 during NAB Show week at a starting price of $499 for the Standard Combo. DJI also sells an Essential Combo and a Creator Combo, which runs roughly $649 to $749 and bundles a DJI Mic 3 transmitter, a mini tripod, an attachable fill light, and a wide-angle lens. These are confirmed launch facts, not leaks.
The headline upgrades are real: an all-new 1-inch CMOS sensor with a 20 mm equivalent f/2.0 lens, up to 4K/240fps slow motion, 14 stops of dynamic range with 10-bit D-Log, and 107 GB of built-in storage with 800 MB/s transfer speeds. The Pocket 3’s best price has dropped sharply since, which you can check the current DJI Pocket 3 price on Amazon.
Pocket 4 vs Pocket 3: confirmed specs side by side
Sensor: both use a 1-inch CMOS with an f/2.0, 20 mm equivalent lens. But the Pocket 4’s sensor is all-new and claims 14 stops of dynamic range. Video: the Pocket 4 records normal 4K at up to 60fps and slow motion up to 4K/240fps, while the Pocket 3 tops out at 4K/120fps. Both shoot 10-bit D-Log. Stills: the Pocket 4 captures 37 MP photos up to 7680 x 4320 with DNG RAW support.
Display: the Pocket 4’s 2.0-inch rotating OLED touchscreen is brighter at up to 1000 nits peak, versus the Pocket 3’s 700 nits. Controls: the Pocket 4 adds a dedicated zoom button, a programmable preset button, and a 5D joystick. Storage: the Pocket 4’s big change is 107 GB built in, so many creators will never touch a memory card slot again. Battery: 1545 mAh on the Pocket 4, rated for up to 240 minutes of 1080p/24fps recording, with 0 to 80% charging in about 18 minutes on a 65W charger. The Pocket 3’s smaller 1300 mAh cell was rated around 166 minutes.
Tracking and stabilization: the Pocket 4 gets ActiveTrack 7.0 with tracking that now works at up to 4x zoom, plus Spotlight Follow and Dynamic Framing for people, animals, vehicles, and faces. The Pocket 3’s ActiveTrack 6.0 is still excellent, just one generation behind. Audio: the Pocket 4 supports up to 4-channel audio through the DJI mic ecosystem, and it ships with three built-in mics. Connectivity is Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4 LE, and USB-C.
The zoom story
One of the most practical upgrades is zoom. The Pocket 4 offers 2x lossless zoom at 4K and a 4x digital zoom mode, controllable with the new dedicated zoom button. The Pocket 3 has 2x lossless zoom only, adjusted through the touchscreen. If you shoot anything where you need to punch in a little without moving, this is a bigger deal than it sounds on paper.
So, wait or buy now?
There is nothing left to wait for. The Pocket 4 is real, reviewed, and shipping. The real question is which one is worth your money, and the honest answer is that both are. If you shoot mostly in good light and you can find the Pocket 3 at a deep discount, it is still a fantastic pocket gimbal camera: same 1-inch sensor class, great 4K up to 120fps, a proven design, and mature accessories. For many creators it is now the value pick of the decade.
The Pocket 4 earns its $499 if you care about slow motion (4K/240fps is a genuine step up), shoot in tricky mixed light where the 14 stops of dynamic range help, or are tired of juggling microSD cards thanks to the 107 GB of built-in storage. The brighter screen, zoom button, and faster charging are quality-of-life wins on top.
Verdict
Buy the Pocket 3 if you find it heavily discounted and your shooting is mostly daylight vlogging, travel, and social content. Buy the Pocket 4 if slow motion, dynamic range, or ditching memory cards matters to your work, or if you simply want the newest platform. Either way, waiting is no longer the move. The new generation is already here.
Check the DJI Pocket 3’s current price on Amazon and compare it against the $499 Pocket 4 before you decide.