{"id":804797,"date":"2026-07-16T22:00:16","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T22:00:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/804797\/"},"modified":"2026-07-16T22:00:16","modified_gmt":"2026-07-16T22:00:16","slug":"dji-osmo-pocket-4-review-is-it-really-better-than-your-phone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/804797\/","title":{"rendered":"DJI Osmo Pocket 4 review: Is it really better than your phone?"},"content":{"rendered":"

With the latest phones featuring incredible photo and video resolution, low light capability and image stabilisation, the question you might rightly have about DJI\u2019s new Osmo Pocket 4 is do I really need it?<\/p>\n

It is a super cool little camera with a great two inch screen which can actively track people, pets and other objects on the move.<\/p>\n

With its own gimbal which you can control using a 5D joystick, including panning up and down and zooming in and out, it\u2019s a lot more fun to use than your phone.<\/p>\n

It now has a 1-inch CMOS sensor, can shoot 4K\/240 frames per second footage, as well as stunning low light videos and photos.<\/p>\n

The footage truly is cinematic with 14 stops of dynamic range and the ability to shoot in 10-bit D-Log, meaning you can colour grade your work after if you are really looking to take your videos to the next level.<\/p>\n

But in our testing, there really is no need for colour grading if you don\u2019t want the hassle.<\/p>\n

The real benefits come with the way it follows subjects you choose on screen.<\/p>\n

Simply double tap your subject on the screen and it begins to actively track them.<\/p>\n

\"DJI<\/p>\n

I was amazed at how well it kept up with our dogs zooming around the beach on different shoots.<\/p>\n

The Pocket 4 is the sort of camera that will appeal to content creators who might be shooting videos to promote their business or sharing the highlights of their travels with the world.<\/p>\n

\"DJI<\/p>\n

With the content creator kit which includes a fill light, DJI Mic 3 set up, wide angle lens, mini tripod and extra battery power, together with two cases, you have a very compact kit that can achieve stunning videos and photos.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s like having a movie studio in your pocket.<\/p>\n

We used it to capture photos of my son competing in the Gold Coast Marathon.<\/p>\n

I was pretty amazed at how well it captured pre-dawn shots of him preparing as well as the sound and spectacle of the start.<\/p>\n

It also performed beautifully capturing walks around the Gold Coast hinterland including to waterfalls with the three-axis stabilisation great for when you are doing walking shots.<\/p>\n

If you love shooting walking and talking videos, this is the camera for you.<\/p>\n

During sunrise and sunset shoots, the colours are well represented, while skin tones in family shots were nicely balanced.<\/p>\n

The 4x zoom capability is more limited on the Osmo Pocket 4 than most top of the range smart phones. <\/p>\n

But you can switch between 1 and 2x lossless zoom with just the tap of the button.<\/p>\n

\"Gold<\/p>\n

With ActiveTrack 7.01, subjects can now be tracked even at 4x zoom.<\/p>\n

You can also add a \u2018registered subject\u2019 to ensure your talent is not lost in the crowd.<\/p>\n

The tracking modes include Spotlight Follow and Dynamic Framing, which allow for creative cinematic results.<\/p>\n

This is a camera which is designed for people who might not have the luxury of someone else to shoot for them with gesture controls including flashing a peace sign (V gesture) to take and photo and start and stop video recording.<\/p>\n

Showing your palm will also toggle acting tracking which is a nice feature.<\/p>\n

One of the coolest tricks of the camera is how you can start recording by just simply rotating the screen which turns it on.<\/p>\n

In horizontal position, you are shooting at 4K while there are very easy to use menu options on the screen to change settings.<\/p>\n

Switch the screen to vertical and you can shoot in vertical mode with 3k resolution.<\/p>\n

As well as the one touch zoom button there is a custom button which can you customise to do what you want.<\/p>\n

The new 5D joystick can be used to recentre the gimbal, move the camera backwards and flip the camera.<\/p>\n

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 comes with a generous 107GB of on-board storage so even if you forget putting a memory card in, you have plenty of capacity to capture great content.<\/p>\n

Transferring the photos and videos from my Osmo to your phone or computer is super quick.<\/p>\n

Shooting video, you can choose from a range of film tones to recreate classic styles while beautify settings can give you smoother looking skin or take a few kilos off.<\/p>\n

The attachable fill light is a nice option especially if you are dealing with lowlight settings or backlit scenes. There are three different brightness and temperature settings.<\/p>\n

The battery on the DJI Pocket can shoot up to four hours of 1080p\/24fps footage while it can recharge from 0 to 80 per cent in 18 minutes.<\/p>\n

When it comes to sound, the DJI Pocket 4 records voices and ambient sounds very well through a microphone array while it also support DJI Mic transmitters including Mic 2, Mic 3 and Mic Mini.<\/p>\n

Video editing on the Pocket 4 is extremely easy. <\/p>\n

DJI offers a good array of templates if you are looking for something quick and easy to share on social media.<\/p>\n

Overall, the DJI Pocket 4 is superb, especially for solo travellers or families looking for a more fun way to capture their memories.<\/p>\n

The Osmo Pocket 4 Standard Combo retails for $769 AUD. It includes the Osmo Pocket 4, USB-C to USB-C PD Cable (USB 3.1), Osmo Pocket 4 Gimbal Clamp, DJI Wrist Strap, Osmo Pocket 4 Handle with 1\/4\u201d Thread, and Osmo Pocket 4 Portable Carrying Pouch.<\/p>\n

The Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo retails for $959 AUD. It includes the Standard Combo plus the Osmo Pocket 3 Wide-Angle Lens, DJI Mic 3 Transmitter, DJI Mic 3 Magnetic Clip, two DJI Mic 3 Windscreens, DJI Mic 3 Magnet, DJI Mic 3 Transmitter Magnetic Charging Cable, Osmo Pocket 4 Fill Light, Osmo Mini Tripod, and Osmo Pocket 4 Carrying Bag.<\/p>\n

The Osmo Pocket 4 Essential Combo retails for $749 AUD. It includes the Osmo Pocket 4, USB-C to USB-C PD Cable (USB 3.1), Osmo Pocket 4 Handle with 1\/4\u201d Thread, and Osmo Pocket 4 Portable Carrying Pouch.<\/p>\n

Originally published as New DJI Osmo Pocket 4 makes shooting cinematic video incredibly simple<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"With the latest phones featuring incredible photo and video resolution, low light capability and image stabilisation, the 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