DJI Osmo Pocket 4 launches with 4K/240fps and 107GB onboard — but not in the US yet

DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 arrives with big slow‑motion gains — but skips the US (for now)

Two days after its April 16, 2026 debut, DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 is already shaping up as the year’s most talked‑about pocket cinema camera: a 1‑inch‑sensor, 3‑axis gimbal shooter that now records 4K at up to 240fps, adds 107GB of built‑in storage, boosts battery life, and sharpens photo resolution dramatically. Early hands‑on reviews praise the refinements, while US creators face a frustrating asterisk — official US sales are paused pending authorization. (petapixel.com )

What’s new at a glance

• 4K/240fps slow motion (up from 4K/120 on Pocket 3), plus a true 10‑bit Log profile and an advertised 14‑stop dynamic range. (petapixel.com )
• 107GB internal storage with up to 800MB/s USB‑C transfer speeds, while keeping microSD expansion. (digitalcameraworld.com )
• Brighter 2‑inch OLED (up to 1,000 nits), redesigned controls with a dedicated zoom button and a 5‑way joystick, and screen‑twist quick‑record. (petapixel.com )
• Higher‑resolution stills (up to 37MP in SuperPhoto), 2x lossless zoom in more modes, and next‑gen ActiveTrack 7 subject tracking. (techradar.com )
• Larger 1,545mAh battery rated up to 240 minutes in optimized settings, with fast charging to 80% in ~18 minutes. (t3.com )

Specs and shooting experience

DJI keeps the winning formula — a Type 1 (1‑inch‑type) CMOS behind a 20mm‑equivalent f/2.0 lens — but pushes capture options further. 4K/240 enables 10x slow‑mo at a 24p timeline, while the new log workflow and claimed 14 stops give colorists far more headroom than the Pocket 3’s quasi‑log. ISO now ranges 50–12,800 across video, with new in‑camera Film Tones for fast stylized looks. (petapixel.com )

Ergonomically, the Pocket 4 is easier to drive one‑handed: twist the screen to wake and roll, use the zoom button to jump 1x/2x/4x, and nudge the 5D joystick for precise framing. The brighter 1,000‑nit panel helps outdoors, while the internal 107GB is a safety net when you forget a card — and it copies fast. (petapixel.com )

Audio gets attention, too. Three on‑board mics support spatial capture, and the Creator Combo pairs seamlessly with DJI’s Mic 3 wireless transmitter for four‑channel recording — a travel‑light win for interviews and street pieces. (dronexl.co )

Price, bundles, and ship dates

At launch DJI is offering multiple kits outside the US. TechRadar lists an Essential Combo at £429 and a Creator Combo at £549 (adds battery handle, Mic 3, mini tripod, and a new magnetic fill light). Digital Camera World notes EU pricing at €499 for the Standard Combo and says units begin shipping the week of April 22. There is no official US price or date. (techradar.com )

US availability: why you can’t buy one locally yet

Unlike recent DJI launches that quietly reached big US retailers even when DJI’s own store didn’t list them, the Osmo Pocket 4 is absent from B&H, Adorama, and big‑box shelves. DJI’s line is blunt: “not available in the US market” while its “application for authorization is still pending.” Reporting ties the holdup to the December 22, 2025 addition of DJI to the FCC’s Covered List, which has complicated new equipment authorizations; DroneXL notes DJI has challenged the decision in court, a case still unresolved. For now, US creators eyeing imports should weigh warranty and gray‑market caveats. (petapixel.com )

Early verdicts: a better Pocket, not a radical one

Reviewers call the Pocket 4 a polished iteration: markedly better slow‑mo, smarter tracking, longer battery life, and quality‑of‑life tweaks. If you’re already on the Pocket 3, you may not need to rush; if you’re new to gimbal cams, it’s an easy recommendation. (t3.com )

Competitive pressure: Insta360 and a possible “Pocket 4 Pro”

DJI’s timing lands amid intensifying competition. Insta360 has been teasing a dual‑camera “Luna” platform that could challenge DJI’s dominance in vertical and creative capture. Within 24 hours of DJI’s launch, leakers also surfaced clips of a purported dual‑lens “Osmo Pocket 4 Pro,” hinting at a split‑camera variant on the horizon. None of that is official yet, but it underscores why DJI led with a refined single‑camera model now. (digitalcameraworld.com )

Who should upgrade?

• New creators and mobile journalists: The stabilized 4K/60 everyday look, with the option to punch to 4K/240 for B‑roll, plus internal backup storage, makes the Pocket 4 an ideal grab‑and‑go rig. (petapixel.com )
• Run‑and‑gun vloggers: ActiveTrack 7 with 2x lossless zoom, the brighter screen, and four‑channel audio support streamline solo production. (techradar.com )
• Pocket 3 owners: Worth it if you need 4K/240, true 10‑bit log, or the longer runtimes; otherwise, the Pocket 3 remains strong. (t3.com )

Bottom line

The Osmo Pocket 4 doesn’t reinvent DJI’s smallest camera — it makes it harder to leave at home. With 4K/240, big‑camera color options, internal storage, and a brighter, faster interface, it’s an everyday storyteller’s tool with fewer compromises. The one big compromise is geographic: as of April 18, 2026, US buyers must wait. Everywhere else, shipments begin next week. (petapixel.com )