The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 combines a 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K recording at 240 frames per second and a 3-axis mechanical gimbal. This compact camera is designed for creators who want to shoot smooth handheld video and edit it afterwards, including colour grading.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 combines a 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K recording at 240 frames per second and a 3-axis mechanical gimbal. This compact camera is designed for creators who want to shoot smooth handheld video and edit it afterwards, including colour grading.
1-inch sensor and low-light performance
The camera uses a 1-inch CMOS sensor. A larger sensor area can help capture more light, which is useful when filming indoors or in dim conditions. The resulting noise and level of detail also depend on the lighting, settings and image processing.
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has a stated dynamic range of up to 14 EV. A wider dynamic range helps preserve details in both bright and dark areas of a high-contrast scene, such as when filming someone in front of a bright window.
4K video at 240 fps
Recording in 4K at 240 frames per second allows fast movement to be slowed down considerably. Played back on a 30 fps timeline, the footage is slowed to one-eighth of its original speed, making it useful for capturing action or details of movement.
This kind of footage also places greater demands on storage and video processing. For longer shoots, plan for enough file space as well as the time needed to copy and edit the footage.
Gimbal, focus and subject tracking
The three axes of the mechanical gimbal help compensate for camera movement, making footage smoother when walking, for example. Stabilisation does not replace careful camera handling in every situation, however.
Subject Lock Tracking helps keep a selected subject in focus as it moves within the frame. ActiveTrack automatically follows a selected person or object, making it easier to keep them in the composition. Creators should still monitor the shot, especially if the subject moves unpredictably or becomes obscured.
10-bit D-Log for colour grading
The camera supports the 10-bit D-Log colour profile for creators who want to fine-tune colour and brightness during editing. Ten-bit recording provides more tonal levels for post-production. D-Log is particularly useful for more demanding projects, but it also assumes the footage will be colour graded afterwards.
Storage, transfer and battery life
Up to 107 GB of built-in storage lets users save footage directly on the camera. How much it can hold depends on recording length and settings; high-resolution, high-frame-rate video can fill the available space faster.
The camera offers data transfer speeds of up to 800 MB/s and a USB-C connection for linking it to other devices. Actual copy speeds can also depend on the connected device and transfer method. The stated battery life is up to 240 minutes, though settings and shooting conditions can affect runtime.
The Osmo Pocket 4 combines a portable size with features for vlogs, action footage and projects that involve colour grading. Its high-frame-rate 4K recording and D-Log profile are most useful when creators take advantage of them in post-production.