DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launches with 4K/240fps, creator‑grade controls — but U.S. buyers must wait

Breaking: DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 is official — but not for U.S. buyers yet

DJI has unveiled the Osmo Pocket 4, a next‑gen pocket gimbal camera built around a 1‑inch CMOS sensor, headline 4K/240fps capture, and a raft of creator‑focused upgrades. The launch landed on Thursday, April 16, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET (12:00 p.m. GMT), following a week of “The World In My Pocket” teasers across DJI’s social channels. (techradar.com )

What’s new for creators

• Imaging and color: 1‑inch CMOS sensor with up to 14 stops dynamic range and 10‑bit D‑Log for greater grading latitude; Ultra HD slow‑motion up to 4K/240fps. (prnewswire.com )
• Smarter tracking and AF: ActiveTrack 7.0 adds stronger subject lock and tracking, including at higher zoom levels, plus Subject Lock Tracking and Registered Subject Priority options. (prnewswire.com )
• Controls reworked: A new 5‑direction (5D) joystick joins a dedicated Zoom button (1x/2x lossless, jump to 4x) and a customizable preset button; rotate‑to‑record starts capture as you flip the screen. (prnewswire.com )
• Built‑in, fast storage: 107GB internal storage with up to 800MB/s transfer speeds reduces reliance on memory cards when offloading on the go. (prnewswire.com )
• Power and runtime: Fast charge from 0–80% in about 18 minutes and up to 240 minutes of recording at 1080p/24fps per charge (lab‑tested). (prnewswire.com )
• Audio ecosystem: Direct pairing with DJI Mic transmitters (Mic 2, Mic 3, Mic Mini) enables 4‑channel audio capture alongside the Pocket 4’s onboard mic array. (prnewswire.com )
• Pro touches: Built‑in timecode (claimed drift <1 frame in 8 hours), 4K DisplayPort video output, and 1080p Wi‑Fi livestreaming round out a stealth‑pro feature set. (newsshooter.com )

Pricing and availability

DJI lists three retail bundles for Europe: an “Essentiel” bundle at €479, a Standard bundle at €499, and a Creator bundle at €619. Preorders opened April 16, with official shipments beginning April 22, 2026, in participating regions. Regional pricing and contents vary. (prnewswire.com )

In the United States, the Osmo Pocket 4 is not going on sale at launch. DJI told media the camera is unavailable in the U.S. while “authorization is still pending,” and industry reporting links that to current FCC headwinds affecting new DJI products. Buyers in China and other regions begin first, with U.S. timing unclear. (gizmodo.com )

Early take: a bigger leap than it looks

On paper, the Pocket 4 may look like a tidy iteration of the Pocket 3. In practice, several changes are significant for run‑and‑gun creators:

• 4K/240fps means true 10× slow‑motion at UHD without dropping to 1080p — a first for the Pocket line. (prnewswire.com )
• The dedicated Zoom button with lossless 2× makes reframing fast during a take, and it now works alongside ActiveTrack. (prnewswire.com )
• 107GB of high‑speed internal storage helps keep rolling when cards fill up or when you need to dump footage quickly via USB‑C without a reader. (DJI’s language emphasizes speedy offloads “without a memory card,” but it hasn’t stated here that card support is removed.) (prnewswire.com )
• Timecode, DisplayPort out and 1080p Wi‑Fi livestreaming push the Pocket 4 closer to pro workflows than any prior model. (newsshooter.com )

The competitive moment: NAB week heat

DJI’s reveal arrives as rivals circle the compact‑vlogging niche. Insta360 has teased a small, dual‑camera “Luna” aimed squarely at creator rigs and is showing the device during NAB 2026 in Las Vegas, a direct shot at DJI’s Pocket franchise. The timing underscores a looming pocket‑cam showdown this spring. (t3.com )

Should Pocket 3 owners upgrade?

If your shooting leans on slow‑motion, dynamic‑range‑heavy scenes, or livestreams, the Pocket 4’s 4K/240fps, 10‑bit D‑Log, enhanced tracking, and pro I/O are compelling advances. If you’re satisfied with Pocket 3’s 4K/120fps and don’t need timecode or DP output, you may not feel immediate pressure to switch — particularly in the U.S., where retail availability is pending and import workarounds can raise support and warranty questions. (prnewswire.com )

Key specs at a glance

• Sensor: 1‑inch CMOS; lens approx. 20mm equiv., f/2.0. (newsshooter.com )
• Video: Up to 4K/240fps; 10‑bit D‑Log; up to 14 stops DR (mode‑dependent). (prnewswire.com )
• Stabilization: 3‑axis gimbal; ActiveTrack 7.0. (prnewswire.com )
• Storage/transfer: 107GB internal; up to 800MB/s offload via USB‑C. (prnewswire.com )
• Controls: 5D joystick; dedicated Zoom and custom preset buttons; rotate‑to‑record. (prnewswire.com )
• Connectivity/Pro: 4K DisplayPort video out; 1080p Wi‑Fi livestreaming; built‑in timecode. (newsshooter.com )
• Audio: 4‑channel support with DJI Mic transmitters (Mic 2/Mic 3/Mic Mini). (prnewswire.com )
• Power: 0–80% in ~18 minutes; up to 240 minutes at 1080p/24fps (claimed). (prnewswire.com )

Availability snapshot (as of April 17, 2026)

• Global: Preorders open; shipments start April 22 in select regions. (prnewswire.com )
• Europe: €479 (Essentiel), €499 (Standard), €619 (Creator) bundles listed by DJI. (prnewswire.com )
• United States: Not available at launch; DJI cites pending authorization. (gizmodo.com )

Bottom line

With a 1‑inch sensor, 4K/240fps capture, faster controls, internal high‑speed storage, and unexpectedly pro‑leaning features like timecode and DP out, the Osmo Pocket 4 pushes the category forward. For creators outside the U.S., it’s a timely upgrade. For Americans, the news is bittersweet until authorization clears — but the Pocket 4’s trajectory is unmistakably aimed at creators who want cinema‑style motion and workflow tools in a palm‑size rig. (prnewswire.com )