Quick Answer: The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is DJI’s newest handheld gimbal camera, launched globally in April 2026 at $499 (Standard) and $649-749 (Creator Combo with a DJI Mic 3), adding 107GB of built-in storage, 4K/240fps slow motion, and a brighter 1000-nit 2-inch screen over the Osmo Pocket 3. The catch: per Digital Camera World, DJI never added the Pocket 4 to its own US store — likely over import restrictions — so US buyers pay a premium through Amazon ($999-1,229 for accessory-loaded Creator Combo bundles) or take on grey-market risk through AliExpress resellers closer to the $542-699 global price. It’s a real spec upgrade, just not one DJI is selling you directly.
DJI’s pocket-camera line has quietly become one of the most common second purchases for drone pilots — a 3-axis gimbal camera small enough to pocket, for the walking b-roll and talking-head shots a drone physically can’t capture. The Pocket 4 is the newest entry, and unlike almost every other DJI product this site has tracked, it never went through DJI’s normal US retail channel at all. This review covers what actually changed from the Pocket 3, and untangles where — and at what real price — American buyers can get one.
What the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 actually is
Announced and launched globally in April 2026, the Osmo Pocket 4 keeps the same core formula as its predecessor — a 1-inch CMOS sensor on a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, built into a palm-sized body with a rotatable touchscreen — while adding storage and slow-motion headroom the Pocket 3 never had. DJI’s own spec sheet lists an f/2.0 aperture, a 20mm-equivalent focal length, and roughly 37MP stills alongside 8K-class photo resolution (7680x4320 in 16:9).
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The headline addition is 107GB of built-in storage — a first for the Osmo Pocket line, which previously required a microSD card from the moment you unboxed it. It still supports microSD expansion up to 1TB for anyone who fills the internal storage. Video tops out at 4K (3840x2160) up to 60fps in standard modes, with a dedicated slow-motion mode reaching 4K/240fps and maximum bitrate of 180 Mbps in HEVC. The body measures 144.2x44.4x33.5mm and weighs 190.5g, with a 2-inch touchscreen rated at 1000 nits — noticeably brighter than typical pocket-camera screens for framing shots in direct sunlight.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 specs at a glance
| Spec | DJI Osmo Pocket 4 |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS, f/2.0, 20mm equivalent |
| Video | 4K up to 60fps; slow-motion up to 4K/240fps |
| Photo | ~37MP (7680x4320) |
| Storage | 107GB built-in + microSD (up to 1TB) |
| Battery | 1,545mAh, ~240 min rated (1080p/24fps test); 80% in 18 min (65W charger) |
| Screen | 2-inch touchscreen, 1000 nits |
| Weight | 190.5g |
| Zoom | Up to 4x digital (video) |
| Price (global list) | $499 Standard / $649-749 Creator Combo |
Specs per DJI’s published spec sheet (dji.com/osmo-pocket-4/specs); pricing per DJI’s global launch materials and retailer reporting, since DJI does not list US pricing directly.
The real story: why DJI won’t sell it in the US
This is the part that actually matters for anyone searching for this camera. The Osmo Pocket 4 has been on sale worldwide since April 2026, but DJI never added it to its own US online store — Digital Camera World’s reporting points to import restrictions, not a technical defect or missing FCC certification, as the likely reason. That’s a different situation than the DJI-store-out-of-stock pattern this site has documented repeatedly with the Air 3S, RS 4 Pro, and every Osmo Pocket 3 bundle (all of which DJI does sell directly, just currently unavailable) — here, DJI appears to have made a deliberate choice not to list the product for US customers at all.
The practical result: US buyers can’t just go to store.dji.com and check out. Instead, the device reaches American buyers two ways. Amazon carries it, though often bundled into accessory-loaded kits — a Creator Combo packaged with a fill light, 128GB memory card, and selfie stick has listed for $999-1,229, well above DJI’s global Creator Combo price. AliExpress resellers offer pricing much closer to the global list — around $542 for the Standard camera and $699 for the Creator Combo using promotional codes — but grey-market imports like these typically skip US warranty coverage and can carry customs-duty surprises. Neither path is DJI selling to you directly, which is worth knowing before you assume Amazon’s listing is DJI-authorized retail the way it is for, say, the Mini 5 Pro or Air 3S.
Where it beats — and doesn’t beat — the Osmo Pocket 3
| Spec | Osmo Pocket 4 | Osmo Pocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Built-in storage | 107GB | None (microSD required) |
| Max video | 4K/240fps (slow-mo) | 4K/120fps |
| Screen | 2" / 1000 nits | 2" (unrated brightness) |
| Weight | 190.5g | 179g |
| Battery (rated) | ~240 min | ~166 min |
| US availability | Amazon/third-party only | Amazon only (DJI store OOS) |
| Price (Standard, global) | $499 | $499 (list) |
The Pocket 4 wins on storage flexibility, slow-motion headroom, and rated battery life, all real upgrades rather than marketing filler. But since neither model is buyable straight from DJI’s US store right now, the Osmo Pocket 3 — whose Creator Combo has been discounted on Amazon as low as $499-549 — is the better-value pick if you don’t specifically need the newer camera’s higher frame rate or internal storage.
By the numbers
- 107GB: built-in storage on the Osmo Pocket 4 — the first Osmo Pocket model that doesn’t require a microSD card on day one, per DJI’s spec sheet.
- 4K/240fps: the Pocket 4’s slow-motion ceiling, double the Osmo Pocket 3’s 4K/120fps maximum.
- $500-730: the real-world price gap between DJI’s global list pricing and what US Amazon listings have charged for comparably equipped Creator Combo bundles.
- April 2026: when the Osmo Pocket 4 launched globally — five months before this review, with still no DJI-direct US store listing, per Digital Camera World’s reporting.
- 190.5g: the Pocket 4’s weight, about 11g heavier than the Osmo Pocket 3’s 179g.
The bottom line
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is a genuine spec upgrade over the Pocket 3 — built-in storage, faster slow motion, and a brighter screen are real, useful changes. The complication isn’t the hardware, it’s the buying path: DJI still hasn’t added it to its own US store five months after launch, so American buyers are choosing between Amazon’s accessory-loaded bundles at a real premium or grey-market AliExpress pricing without US warranty backing. If predictable US retail availability matters more to you than the newest spec sheet, the discounted Osmo Pocket 3 Creator Combo remains the simpler buy. For action-camera footage instead of a gimbal-stabilized handheld shot, see our DJI Osmo Action 6 review, and for full 360° coverage, our DJI Osmo 360 review. Pairing ground footage with aerial shots? Our best drone for vlogging picks cover the drone side of the kit.