DJI
Pocket 2
Tiny 3-axis gimbal camera with 1/1.7-inch 64MP sensor, 20mm equivalent lens, and 4K 60p video.
$349
Launch priceReleased Oct 2020
DJI
Osmo Pocket 4
Fourth-gen 1-inch pocket gimbal camera with 4K/240fps slow-motion, 14-stop D-Log, ActiveTrack 7.0, 107GB built-in storage, and 240-min battery.
$499
Launch priceReleased Apr 2026
Osmo Pocket 4 is 5.5 years newer.
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Wins
Pocket 2
Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Max video bit rate (180 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)
- BOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Battery capacity (1545 mAh vs 875 mAh)
- APocket 2 has higher Resolution (64 MP vs 37 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
Pocket 2
38 × 125 × 30 mm
117 g (0.26 lb / 4.13 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Osmo Pocket 4
44 × 144 × 34 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Pocket 2 is 6mm narrower, 19mm shorter, and 4mm thinner than Osmo Pocket 4.
Pocket 2 is 74 g lighter than Osmo Pocket 4.
Depth (front-to-back): 30mm Pocket 2 · 34mm Osmo Pocket 4
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Pocket 2
38 × 125 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
44 × 144 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Pocket 2
38 × 30 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
44 × 34 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
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
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Pocket 2
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 38.1, 124.7, 30
Resolution
64 MP vs 37 MP — higher is better
Weight
117 g vs 190.5 g — lower is better
Reasons to choose
Osmo Pocket 4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 44.4, 144.2, 33.5
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Max video bit rate
180 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better
Battery capacity
1545 mAh vs 875 mAh — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
- ✓Bluetooth — Both support bluetooth
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Pocket 2
Pros
- ✓Built-in 3-axis gimbal
- ✓64MP stills mode
- ✓4K 60p
- ✓Very small body
Cons
- –Older than Pocket 3
- –Smaller sensor
- –Tiny screen
Osmo Pocket 4
Pros
- ✓4K/240fps slow-motion
- ✓14-stop dynamic range + 10-bit D-Log
- ✓107GB built-in + 800MB/s transfer
- ✓240-min battery life
Cons
- –No US official sale (FCC pending)
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed lens
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Pocket 2 or Osmo Pocket 4?
Pocket 2 scores 6.0/10 versus 5.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 3-axis mechanical gimbal — cinema-smooth footage in motion.
What's the resolution difference between the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Pocket 2 is 64 MP and Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP, so the Pocket 2 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Pocket 2 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Osmo Pocket 4 does not have IBIS.
What's the weight difference between the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 4?
Pocket 2 weighs 117 g and Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g, so the Pocket 2 is 74 g lighter.
Do the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 4 record 4K video?
Pocket 2: 4K up to 60p. Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Pocket 2 and Osmo Pocket 4 weather sealed?
Pocket 2: No. Osmo Pocket 4: No.
Which has better battery runtime?
Pocket 2 is rated for about 140 minutes of continuous recording and Osmo Pocket 4 for about 240 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Pocket 2 launched at $349 and Osmo Pocket 4 at $499. The Pocket 2 is $150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI press materials.