DJI Pocket 4 vs DJI Pocket 3: 7 upgrades for the next best-selling vlogging camera

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Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

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DJI unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera two years on from the best-selling Pocket 3. Here are 7 upgrades in the latest model

FULL STORY ======================================================================Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Reddit Pinterest Flipboard Threads Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Tech Radar Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Become a Member in Seconds Unlock instant access to exclusive member
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your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. You are now subscribed Your newsletter sign-up was successful Join the club Get full access to premium articles, exclusive features and a growing list of member rewards. Explore An account already exists for this email address, please log in. Subscribe to our newsletter Following months of rumors, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has finally landed to succeed the best-selling Pocket 3 vlogging camera, and I expect it to be equally popular.

Its not a huge upgrade; nonetheless, the Pocket 4 looks like a more polished vlogging camera that could be worth swapping out the Pocket 3 for. This article covers the 7 most notable improvements in the latest model. And if
you are on the hunt for your first vlogging camera , either model is well worth a look. I've shot plenty of content with the Pocket 4 ahead of its launch look out for my in-depth review, coming soon and consistently with its predecessor over the last two years, and they are excellent smartphone alternatives for video, combining an exceptionally discreet and tiny body
with sharp, gimbal-stabilized 4K video, complete with the tools needed for clear vocals, especially using DJI's own wireless mics . Article continues below You may like Don't wait for the rumored DJI Pocket 4 grab this 'amazing' Pocket 3 deal The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 just leaked again in a major
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The Pocket 4 costs 429 / AU$749 for the Essential Combo, or 549 / AU$949 for the Creator Combo, which adds a battery handle, wireless mic, and a new magnetic fill light, among other extras. Theres no US pricing or availability at launch.

Without further ado, let's dive into the key differences between the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 and Pocket 3. Check Amazon 1. Video quality (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) The spec sheet suggests little change on the image quality front
like its predecessor, the Pocket 4 shoots 4K video and features a 1-inch sensor. However, DJI says the sensor is new, and its 4K video output is optimized with 14 stops of dynamic range which is further expands by 2 stops in the low light mode.

There's also 10-bit color depth and a revised D-Log color profile available
in the Pro setting. Want a baked-in look? There are six new film tones to choose from. There are a bunch of new beauty filters, too, if that's your thing, found in the revised DJI Mimo app. Get daily insight, inspiration and deals in your inbox Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors By submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. 2. Slow motion One of the headline-grabbing upgrades is 8x slo-mo recording thats 240fps, which is up from the Pocket
3's maximum 120fps.

Impressively, the Slow-Motion setting provides 240fps recording, whether you're shooting 4K or 1080p, though the 2x zoom function (scroll down for
more details) doesn't work in this mode. Most other cameras that offer such slow frame rates tend to do so just for 1080p. 3. Subject tracking (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) DJIs next-gen Active Track 7.0 features in the Pocket 4, for some of the stickiest subject tracking Ive experienced. Simply double-tap your subject and the Pocket 4 will keep the subject in the centre of the frame, with support for people, vehicles, pets, and more. What to read next The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has just starred in its biggest video leak so far We're getting the DJI Pocket 4 on April 16, with Insta360 waiting Today's
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Subject tracking works in photo mode, with the 2x lossless zoom and for the D-Log color profile, none of which is true of the Pocket 3's Active Track 6.0 feature. 4. Photo skills Photo resolution has been increased from 9.4 megapixels in the Pocket 3 and up to 37 megapixels in the Pocket 4 for more detailed snaps, provided you select the SuperPhoto mode. You'll get the maximum resolution for 1:1 aspect stills, which drops to 33 megapixels in the 16:9 format. In the regular photo mode, the resolution is the same as before.

Photos can be captured in JPEG or RAW format, or both simultaneously. The 2x lossless zoom can now be used in photo mode and when active track is in play, whereas this function is not available in the Pocket 3. 5. Controls (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) Less measurable on a spec sheet but of infinite help in actual use, the Pocket 4 has some welcome design tweaks.

The joystick, which controls the camera's gimbal, has been upgraded, and the speed of its movement responds to how firmly you push it. There are also two new buttons under the screen, which are visible when the display is horizontal, providing shortcuts to useful controls such as zoom.

The gimbal arm has been fitted with electronic contacts and a magnetic surface, which can be used to pair a new magnetic fill light accessory, which is part of the Creator Combo kit. The light is powered by the camera and its output is minimal, only being of real use in dimly lit spaces or at night,
but it's certainly a useful extra. 6. Battery life DJI has fitted a higher capacity 1,545mAh battery in the Pocket 4 thats 20% more juice compared to the Pocket 3s 1,300mAh unit. With this new battery unit, the Pocket 4 has
been tested for up to 4 hours run time, when recording 1080p video at 24fps and with wireless connections and screen turned off. 4K recording run time will be significantly less.

Charge time has been reduced, too. Using DJI's 65W PD charger (sold separately), the Pocket 4 can gain a 100% charge in 32 minutes, or an 80% charge in just 18 minutes. We don't have the numbers for regular USB-C charging. 7. Memory (Image credit: Future / Tim Coleman) The Pocket 4
features 107GB of built-in storage, which is sufficient for many hours of 4K video files, while the Pocket 3 has none. Both can record onto micro SD.

Theres next-gen Wi-Fi 6 and USB 3.1 support in the Pocket 4 too, plus faster wired transfer speeds, making for a speedier workflow on the move.

There are a few more additional features in the Pocket 4, but those 7 are the big ones, and it feels like an all-around more polished vlogging cam.

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