{"id":374635,"date":"2026-04-11T14:19:13","date_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:19:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/374635\/"},"modified":"2026-04-11T14:19:13","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T14:19:13","slug":"were-officially-getting-the-dji-pocket-4-on-april-16-but-heres-how-insta360-could-beat-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/nz\/374635\/","title":{"rendered":"We&#8217;re officially getting the DJI Pocket 4 on April 16, but here&#8217;s how Insta360 could beat it"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Expect the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 on April 16The vlogging camera has been long rumoredInsta360 is also launching the Luna soon<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ac78bdc-aecc-41f9-bad1-7458c460cb21\">The build-up to the launch of the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/dji\" data-auto-tag-linker=\"true\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/dji\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/tag\/dji\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">DJI<\/a> Osmo Pocket 4 <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/video-cameras\/more-images-of-the-dji-osmo-pocket-4-have-leaked-and-it-looks-as-though-a-launch-is-imminent\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/video-cameras\/more-images-of-the-dji-osmo-pocket-4-have-leaked-and-it-looks-as-though-a-launch-is-imminent\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/video-cameras\/more-images-of-the-dji-osmo-pocket-4-have-leaked-and-it-looks-as-though-a-launch-is-imminent\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">has been a long and busy one<\/a>, but we now have an official date for the unveiling of the vlogging camera \u2014 while further leaks appear for a rival device from Insta360.<\/p>\n<p>DJI has posted a teaser clip to <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DJIGlobal\/status\/2042210927844479060\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DJIGlobal\/status\/2042210927844479060\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">social media<\/a> that tells us the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 will launch on Thursday, April 16. The reveal begins at 12pm GMT, which works out as 4am PT \/ 7am ET \/ 9pm AEST in Australia, so get your calendars marked accordingly.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-seasonal\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-1ac78bdc-aecc-41f9-bad1-7458c460cb21-2\">The camera isn&#8217;t mentioned by name, but we do get a pretty good glimpse of it, with the tagline &#8220;the world in my pocket&#8221;. In Japanese, the tagline <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DJIJAPAN\/status\/2042210936254345447\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/x.com\/DJIJAPAN\/status\/2042210936254345447\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">translates as<\/a> &#8220;the world expands&#8221;, which may hint at expanded camera sensor capabilities.<\/p>\n<p>Article continues below <\/p>\n<p>            You may like<\/p>\n<p>As <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/DJI-Osmo-Pocket-4-Ahead-of-launch-teaser-hints-at-cinema-tier-iPhone-17-Pro-feature.1271413.0.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/DJI-Osmo-Pocket-4-Ahead-of-launch-teaser-hints-at-cinema-tier-iPhone-17-Pro-feature.1271413.0.html\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Notebookcheck<\/a> points out, that hints at a wider native focal length on the new camera, together with support for the Open Gate standard, as offered by the <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/four-months-with-the-iphone-17-pro-has-changed-the-way-i-use-my-phone-the-jury-is-still-out-whether-thats-for-the-better-or-worse\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/four-months-with-the-iphone-17-pro-has-changed-the-way-i-use-my-phone-the-jury-is-still-out-whether-thats-for-the-better-or-worse\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/phones\/iphone\/four-months-with-the-iphone-17-pro-has-changed-the-way-i-use-my-phone-the-jury-is-still-out-whether-thats-for-the-better-or-worse\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">iPhone 17 Pro<\/a> \u2014 it means more of the sensor area can be used for filming.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"elk-6a1707eb-73f9-45e2-ad82-7e696f028337\" class=\"paywall\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\/>DJI vs Insta360<\/p>\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The World In My PocketGet ready for Osmo Pocket 4April 16, 2026 | 12:00 PM GMTLearn more: https:\/\/t.co\/BqZFVXi3t1#DJI #DJIOSMO #OsmoPocket4 pic.twitter.com\/3trSEDiLLi<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2042210927844479060\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/cantworkitout\/status\/2042210927844479060\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">April 9, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-51c7afc6-d8c0-469d-9196-8f3c525ba909\">The official announcement hasn&#8217;t stopped the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leaks from appearing. Regular tipster <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Quadro_News\/status\/2042341271411257463\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Quadro_News\/status\/2042341271411257463\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Igor Bogdanov<\/a> (via <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/DJI-Osmo-Pocket-4-New-vlogging-camera-rears-its-head-with-LED-floodlight-before-global-release.1270827.0.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.notebookcheck.net\/DJI-Osmo-Pocket-4-New-vlogging-camera-rears-its-head-with-LED-floodlight-before-global-release.1270827.0.html\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Notebookcheck<\/a>) has posted more renders of the camera ahead of time, showing its tweaked design\u2014with two extra console buttons.<\/p>\n<p>Among the other upgrades that have been tipped are improvements to the 1-inch sensor that allow in more light and improve photo and video quality, and an additional camera a potential possibility <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/drones\/dji-teases-its-next-all-new-dimension-drone-while-a-pro-version-of-the-dji-osmo-pocket-4-leaks-online\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/drones\/dji-teases-its-next-all-new-dimension-drone-while-a-pro-version-of-the-dji-osmo-pocket-4-leaks-online\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/drones\/dji-teases-its-next-all-new-dimension-drone-while-a-pro-version-of-the-dji-osmo-pocket-4-leaks-online\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">for a Pro version<\/a> of the device.<\/p>\n<p>However, DJI might immediately have some competition for its new camera. Again we&#8217;re indebted to <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Quadro_News\/status\/2042239066226209043\" target=\"_blank\" data-url=\"https:\/\/x.com\/Quadro_News\/status\/2042239066226209043\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" rel=\"nofollow\">Igor Bogdanov<\/a> for the leak, this time for the Insta360 Luna: it&#8217;s described as a &#8220;more interesting&#8221; version of what DJI is about to unveil.<\/p>\n<p class=\"newsletter-form__strapline\">Sign up for breaking news, reviews, opinion, top tech deals, and more.<\/p>\n<p>The Insta360 Luna is official, sort of, having already <a data-analytics-id=\"inline-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/video-cameras\/the-dji-pocket-3-finally-has-a-new-rival-meet-the-insta360-luna-the-worlds-first-compact-dual-lens-vlogging-camera\" data-url=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/video-cameras\/the-dji-pocket-3-finally-has-a-new-rival-meet-the-insta360-luna-the-worlds-first-compact-dual-lens-vlogging-camera\" data-hl-processed=\"none\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"inline-link\" data-before-rewrite-localise=\"https:\/\/www.techradar.com\/cameras\/video-cameras\/the-dji-pocket-3-finally-has-a-new-rival-meet-the-insta360-luna-the-worlds-first-compact-dual-lens-vlogging-camera\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">been announced<\/a> \u2014 but we don&#8217;t know exactly when it&#8217;s going to go on sale, or any of the specs we can expect. 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