DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Launched: 4K/240fps, 107GB Storage, $499 — But Not For US Buyers

Key Takeaways

• DJI officially announced the Osmo Pocket 4 on April 16, 2026, timed to NAB Show week. Shipping begins April 22, 2026.
• Confirmed specs: 1-inch CMOS sensor, 4K/240fps (up from 4K/120fps), 6K/30fps, 107GB built-in storage, 14-stop dynamic range, 10-bit D-Log, 1545mAh battery (~240 min), 5D joystick, and a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.
• Pricing: base unit £445 / €499 / $499-equivalent; Creator Combo £549 / €619 / ~$749.
• Not for sale in the United States. FCC authorization is still pending — the Pocket 4 is the first DJI product formally denied entry after the company’s December 2024 Covered List designation. B&H, Adorama, Amazon, and Best Buy are all without stock.
• Reviews are strongly positive — Engadget scored it 93/100, Digital Camera World calls it “the best vlogging camera perfected,” and DroneXL frames it as a refinement rather than a redesign.
• The Pocket 4 Pro with rumored dual cameras leaked separately and is expected in summer 2026.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is no longer a leak. On April 16, 2026, DJI officially unveiled the long-rumored pocket gimbal camera in perfect sync with NAB Show week — two days earlier than the April 20 date an authorized dealer had teased in March. Shipping begins April 22 for pre-orders placed through the official DJI store and authorized retailers outside the United States.

The specs are largely what the leaks suggested, but two major headline features went further than any leak predicted: 4K/240fps slow motion (up from the Pocket 3’s 120fps) and 107GB of built-in storage that turns the camera into a self-contained shooting rig. One thing that did not change the way leaks implied: the Pocket 4 is not dramatically lighter than the Pocket 3 — the final spec is 190.5g, slightly heavier than the Pocket 3’s 179g, not the 116g that early dealer leaks suggested.

And the most important footnote of all: the Pocket 4 will not be sold in the United States at launch. DJI’s FCC authorization application for the Pocket 4 is still pending, and the camera is now the first DJI product to be formally denied US entry after the company’s December 2024 Covered List designation.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4: What’s Officially Confirmed

After months of leaks, dummy-unit warehouse photos, and hands-on videos surfacing from authorized dealers in Malaysia and Colombia, the full confirmed specification sheet is now on DJI’s official store page. The standout additions over the Pocket 3:

• 1-inch CMOS sensor — retained from the Pocket 3 but tuned for an additional stop of dynamic range (14 stops total) and cleaner low-light performance
• 4K at 240fps slow-motion in landscape orientation — twice the framerate the leak predicted, and a rarity at this size and price
• 6K at 30fps for creators who want resolution headroom for reframing or 4K downsample
• 107GB of built-in storage at 800MB/s — no microSD card needed for most shoots; works with a microSD as backup
• 10-bit D-Log colour for cinematic-style grading latitude
• 1545mAh battery, ~240 minutes of 4K recording (up from the Pocket 3’s ~166 minutes)
• 5-way joystick, physical zoom rocker, and a programmable “C” shortcut key — addressing the Pocket 3’s biggest ergonomic weakness
• Faster shutter floor of 1/4 second (from 1/25), 2x lossless zoom in 4K (4x in 1080p)
• WiFi 6, USB 3.1, 4-channel audio, DJI Mic 2 compatibility, microSD card slot
• Weight: 190.5g, dimensions close to the Pocket 3 (the leaked “116g / 35% lighter” figure was wrong)
• Magnetic LED fill light — included in the Creator Combo as an accessory, not built-in as some leaks suggested
• Enhanced 3-axis mechanical gimbal stabilization

Pocket 4 vs Pocket 3: Updated Comparison

Here is the updated spec comparison, now that the Pocket 4’s real figures are in:

Note: The comparison infographic above was produced before the final specs were confirmed. Refer to the table for the current, launched figures.

What the Early Reviews Say

The first wave of hands-on reviews landed within hours of the April 16 announcement. The consensus is unusually uniform across outlets:

• Engadget — 93/100. “The only vlogging camera you’ll ever need.” Reviewer highlights the 4K/240fps slow motion, the built-in 107GB storage, and the D-Log colour science as the three features that justify the upgrade.
• Digital Camera World. “The best vlogging camera perfected.” Calls the update an “unexpected way” to improve what was already the category leader, noting the 240-minute battery life as the practical standout.
• DroneXL. “Why this isn’t just a small upgrade over the Pocket 3” — argues that the refined-not-redesigned approach makes this the sharper professional tool despite the surface-level visual similarity.
• Amateur Photographer. Focuses on the colour rendition, reporting noticeably better default colours and stronger low-light results than the Pocket 3 in side-by-side testing.
• T3. “A mini cinema camera you can fit in your pocket” — emphasises the 10-bit D-Log plus smarter tracking as the combination that pushes the Pocket 4 past casual-vlogging territory.
• GadgetMatch. “A solo creator’s professional production crew” — leans on the 4-channel audio and DJI Mic 2 compatibility as the reasons full run-and-gun productions become viable on a single device.

The dissenting note, where it appears, is the same across reviews: Pocket 3 owners without specific needs (slow-motion, 10-bit grading, internal storage) will struggle to justify the upgrade cost. For new buyers, the Pocket 4 is the clear recommendation.

Not for the US: The FCC Issue

The most consequential surprise of the April 16 launch was not a spec — it was geography. DJI’s official statement: “The Osmo Pocket 4 will not be available in the US market as the application for authorization is still pending.”

Context: the FCC added DJI to its Covered List in December 2024 on national-security grounds, effectively banning all DJI hardware imports pending case-by-case authorization. A federally mandated audit — which was supposed to review whether the ban was warranted — never happened because no US government agency completed the review by the late-2025 deadline, triggering an automatic continuation of the restrictions. The Pocket 4 is the first new DJI product to be formally caught in that mechanism.

In practical terms for US buyers:

• B&H Photo and Adorama — the two largest US photography retailers — do not have the Pocket 4 in stock and cannot take pre-orders
• Amazon US, Best Buy, Target — no listings
• DJI’s official store does not ship the Pocket 4 to US addresses
• Grey-market imports from European or Asian retailers remain technically possible but carry warranty and customs risks

DJI’s parallel lawsuit against the FCC over its Covered List inclusion (filed earlier in 2026) remains ongoing. A favourable ruling could, in theory, unlock US availability for the Pocket 4, but no timeline has been offered and the current legal posture suggests US sales are unlikely to resume before late 2026 at the earliest.

Pocket 4 Pro: Still Coming, Still Dual-Camera

Alongside the standard Pocket 4 launch, a parallel leak from @Quadro_News revealed the long-rumored Pocket 4 Pro — a dual-lens variant that would be the biggest form-factor change in Pocket history. Digital Camera World reported the Pro spent the shortest time in the limelight “ever” for a DJI gimbal, with the Pro leak appearing and being taken down within about a day.

Based on the leak and prior reporting, the Pocket 4 Pro is expected to arrive in late spring or early summer 2026 (May–June) with a wide-plus-tele dual-camera configuration. Whether the Pro will be sold in the US depends entirely on the FCC situation remaining in limbo or resolving favourably.

Pricing and Where to Buy (Outside the US)

Confirmed launch pricing (VAT included):

• Essential Combo: £429 / €479
• Standard Combo (base camera): £445 / €499 — approximately $605 USD at current rates
• Creator Combo: £549 / €619 — approximately $749 USD. Includes the magnetic fill light, wide-angle lens adapter, DJI Mic 2, and carrying case.

Pre-orders opened April 16 on DJI’s official store. Shipping begins April 22, 2026. Outside the US, authorized retailers including DJI’s own storefronts, Park Cameras and Jessops (UK), Calumet (Germany), and DJI partner shops across Asia have stock listed at the same pricing.

The Bottom Line

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is the strongest pocket-vlogging tool on the market, full stop — and the reviewer consensus agrees. Two things matter for anyone weighing a purchase. One: if you already own a Pocket 3 and shoot fixed 4K/30 video, there is no urgent reason to upgrade. Two: if you’re in the US, the Pocket 4 is not a purchase you can make through normal channels at launch, and that situation shows no sign of changing in the near term.

The leak history leading up to the April 16 launch was unusually accurate on most points but wrong on two important ones: weight (the Pocket 4 is slightly heavier than the Pocket 3, not 35% lighter) and the LED fill light (it’s an accessory in the Creator Combo, not a built-in feature). The confirmed 4K/240fps and 107GB internal storage are the two specs that went further than any leak predicted, and both are material upgrades for working creators.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the DJI Pocket 4 launched?

DJI officially announced the Osmo Pocket 4 on April 16, 2026, timed to NAB Show week. Shipping for pre-orders begins April 22, 2026.

How much does the DJI Pocket 4 cost?

The Standard Combo is £445 / €499 (approximately $605 USD). The Creator Combo — which includes the magnetic fill light, wide-angle lens, DJI Mic 2, and case — is £549 / €619 (approximately $749 USD). Pricing varies by region due to VAT.

Can I buy the DJI Pocket 4 in the United States?

No. DJI confirmed on launch day that the Pocket 4’s FCC authorization application is still pending. It is not sold through DJI’s official US store, B&H, Adorama, Amazon US, Best Buy, or any other mainstream US retailer. Grey-market import from international sellers is technically possible but carries warranty and customs risks.

What’s the biggest upgrade over the Pocket 3?

Three features stand out: 4K at 240fps slow-motion (double the Pocket 3’s 120fps maximum), 107GB of built-in storage (the Pocket 3 has none), and 10-bit D-Log colour for grading latitude. Battery life also improved by roughly 45%, from ~166 to ~240 minutes.

Is the Pocket 4 lighter than the Pocket 3?

No. The Pocket 4 is 190.5g, slightly heavier than the Pocket 3’s 179g. Early dealer leaks suggested a 35% weight reduction to ~116g — those figures were incorrect.

When will the Pocket 4 Pro launch?

The Pocket 4 Pro — a dual-lens variant leaked by @Quadro_News on launch day — is expected in late spring or early summer 2026 (May–June). DJI has not officially confirmed the Pro model yet, and its US availability will depend on the FCC situation.