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Canon

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

Updated 1-inch vlog compact with 4K 60p, improved AF, and a tilting touchscreen.

$899

Launch price

Released Sep 2024

vs
Osmo Pocket 4P

DJI

Osmo Pocket 4P

Dual-lens pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch wide and 1/1.28-inch tele sensors, 37MP stills, 4K/240fps slow motion, 103GB built-in storage, and 210-min battery.

Launch price

Released Jun 2026

Osmo Pocket 4P is 1.8 years newer.

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Wins

1categories

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

Sports & ActionVlogging

Wins

5categories

Osmo Pocket 4P

Sports & Action

2 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV wins 1 categories·Osmo Pocket 4P wins 4 categories
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
  • APowerShot G7 X Mark IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher Resolution (37 MP vs 20.1 MP)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has higher IBIS effectiveness (8 stops vs 6 stops)
  • BOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 304 g)

Key specs at a glance

PowerShot G7 X Mark IVOsmo Pocket 4P
Resolution20.1 MP37 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max25,60025,600
Burst15 fps
4K60 fps60 fps
IBIS6-stopNo
Weight304 g230 g
Battery640 shots

Size and weight, to scale

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

106 × 61 × 41 mm

304 g (0.67 lb / 10.72 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Osmo Pocket 4P front view

Osmo Pocket 4P

34 × 160 × 63 mm

230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV is 99mm shorter and 22mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4P but it is also 72mm wider.

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV is 74 g heavier than Osmo Pocket 4P.

Depth (front-to-back): 41mm PowerShot G7 X Mark IV · 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P

Sensor size, to scale

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Osmo Pocket 4P

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use casePowerShot G7 X Mark IVOsmo Pocket 4P
Portrait
4.0Fair✓ wins
2.5Limited
Sports & Action
7.5Good✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
6.0Good✓ wins
3.0Limited
Landscape
2.0Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Travel
6.5Good✓ wins
4.5Fair
Wildlife
6.5Good✓ wins
0.0Limited
Vlogging
7.5Good✓ wins
4.0Fair

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Human, Animal, Bird…

  • Codecs

    Adds H.265, H.264

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 105.5, 60.9, 41.4

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-II

  • AA filter

    Only PowerShot G7 X Mark IV supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only PowerShot G7 X Mark IV supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only PowerShot G7 X Mark IV supports it

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-Release

    Only PowerShot G7 X Mark IV supports it

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4P

  • Codecs

    Adds HEVC

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 33.5, 159.5, 63.3

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Resolution

    37 MP vs 20.1 MP — higher is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    8 stops vs 6 stops — higher is better

  • Weight

    230 g vs 304 g — lower is better

  • Max video bit rate

    180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 25,600
  • 4K max frame rateBoth 60 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV

Pros

  • 1-inch sensor
  • 4K 60p
  • Tilting screen
  • Creator-friendly

Cons

  • Fixed lens
  • No EVF
  • Small sensor vs ILC

Osmo Pocket 4P

Pros

  • Dual 20mm + 60mm equivalent lenses
  • 4K/240fps wide-lens slow motion
  • 37MP stills with 9x photo zoom
  • 103GB built-in storage + 1TB microSD

Cons

  • No weathersealing
  • Fixed dual-lens system
  • Price not yet listed on DJI specs page

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Osmo Pocket 4P
Resolution
20.1 MP
37 MP+84%
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
Dual CMOS: 1-inch wide + 1/1.28-inch tele
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
Yes
No
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Osmo Pocket 4P
Aperture
f/2.0 wide; f/1.8 tele
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20 mm wide; 60 mm tele
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Osmo Pocket 4P
Processor
DIGIC X
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Osmo Pocket 4P
ISO min (native)
100
50−50 less
ISO max (native)
25,600
25,600
ISO max (expanded)
102,400
51,200
PowerShot G7 X Mark IV
Osmo Pocket 4P
Shutter type
Mechanical + Electronic
Electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for wildlife, PowerShot G7 X Mark IV or Osmo Pocket 4P?

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV scores 6.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — Bird AF subject recognition.

What's the resolution difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV and Osmo Pocket 4P?

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV is 20.1 MP and Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV and Osmo Pocket 4P have in-body image stabilization?

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal.

What's the weight difference between the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV and Osmo Pocket 4P?

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV weighs 304 g and Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 74 g lighter.

Do the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV and Osmo Pocket 4P record 4K video?

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p.

Are the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV and Osmo Pocket 4P weather sealed?

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV: No. Osmo Pocket 4P: No.

How much does the PowerShot G7 X Mark IV cost?

PowerShot G7 X Mark IV launched at $899.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.