Tom's Guide95
A refined, highly capable camera that is the best all-in-one for vloggers, with better battery life and no overheating.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4
8 expert reviews#3 of 14 action cameras
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recommend
recommend
Best for smooth, pocketable gimbal video
Critics’ consensus
8 professional reviewers tested the DJI Osmo Pocket 4, and 8 recommend it. Most praised: picture quality and battery life.
Reviewed by Tom's Guide, Expert Reviews, Engadget and 5 more
The catch: The built-in mics are only passable and there is no IP rating.
Broad agreement
Scores run from 80 to 956 printed scores, 2 estimated · printed scores only: 91
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What do critics say about the DJI Osmo Pocket 4?
Expert Reviews95
A major upgrade in image quality, convenience and battery, earning an unequivocal recommendation with only minor gripes such as no gimbal lock and no IP rating.
Engadget93
Still the best pocket vlogging camera, with excellent image quality, low-light gains, onboard storage and handy new controls; no optical zoom and no US sales are the main gripes.
Trusted Reviews90
A fantastic follow-up and the perfect all-in-one creator tool with excellent stabilised video, though stills and zoom are only fair.
TechRadar90
A polished successor to the Pocket 3 with stellar stabilisation, better battery and image quality, and excellent value, though the core feature set is similar and it is a touch bigger.
The Verge80
An evolutionary but top-to-bottom upgrade that is the best Osmo Pocket yet, though not available in the US and real battery life is far below the claim.
DroneXL89est.
Much more than a minor update: better dynamic range, 10-bit D-Log, improved tracking, audio and storage make it a more professional tool that can match other cameras.
SlashGear89est.
Mostly under-the-hood upgrades, chiefly the 1-inch sensor, make this the creator camera to beat, though the case downgrade and lack of US availability dampen things; testing time was short.
Scores are converted to 0–100. "est." means the outlet gave no number, so we estimated one from its verdict and checked our estimates against ratings outlets print. How we check estimates
What critics praise most
Picture quality4 of 8
Battery life2 of 8
Sound2 of 8
What critics dislike most
No clear pattern.
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Is the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 worth it?
Most critics think so: 8 of 8 recommend it. The built-in mics are only passable and there is no IP rating.
Do critics agree about the DJI Osmo Pocket 4?
Broad agreement: scores range from 80 (The Verge) to 95 (Tom's Guide), a spread of 15 points across 8 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What is the best alternative to the DJI Osmo Pocket 4?
The Insta360 X6 (critic score 91), top pick, narrowly.