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
GoPro
HERO13 Black
Flagship GoPro with 1/1.9-inch sensor, 5.3K60 video, 4K120, HyperSmooth 6.0, HB-Series lens auto-detect, and 10m waterproofing.
$399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Osmo Pocket 4 is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
HERO13 Black
6 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BHERO13 Black has higher Battery life (CIPA) (640 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher ISO max (native) (12,800 vs 6,400)
- BHERO13 Black has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher Battery runtime (240 min vs 150 min)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 × 44 mm
190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 × 34 mm
159 g (0.35 lb / 5.61 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 38mm narrower than HERO13 Black but it is also 93mm taller and 11mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 32 g heavier than HERO13 Black.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 34mm HERO13 Black
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 51 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
HERO13 Black
72 × 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
Osmo Pocket 4
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
ISO max (native)
12,800 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Battery runtime
240 min vs 150 min — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 27.6 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
HERO13 Black
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds H.265 (HEVC)
Stabilization modes
Adds HyperSmooth 6.0, 360° Horizon Lock, AutoBoost
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 71.8, 50.8, 33.6
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
Weather sealing
Only HERO13 Black supports it
Battery capacity
1900 mAh vs 1545 mAh — higher is better
Weight
159 g vs 190.5 g — lower is better
Both cameras share
- ✓Burst (mechanical) — Both 8 fps
- ✓Burst (electronic) — Both 20 fps
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓RAW buffer depth — Both 120 frames
- ✓1080p max frame rate — Both 240 fps
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 7 stops
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
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
HERO13 Black
Pros
- ✓5.3K60 and 4K120 video
- ✓1/1.9-inch sensor
- ✓HyperSmooth 6.0 + Burst Slo-Mo
- ✓10m waterproof
Cons
- –Small sensor vs Action 5 Pro
- –Fixed lens
- –Enduro battery not backward compatible
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4 and HERO13 Black at major authorized retailers.
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for travel, Osmo Pocket 4 or HERO13 Black?
HERO13 Black scores 8.0/10 versus 4.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 159g — ultralight for all-day carry.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and HERO13 Black?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and HERO13 Black is 27.6 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 4 and HERO13 Black?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while HERO13 Black uses HyperSmooth 6.0 (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the HERO13 Black?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. HERO13 Black reaches 20 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and HERO13 Black?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and HERO13 Black weighs 159 g, so the HERO13 Black is 32 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and HERO13 Black record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. HERO13 Black: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and HERO13 Black weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. HERO13 Black: Yes.
Which has better battery runtime?
Osmo Pocket 4 is rated for about 240 minutes of continuous recording and HERO13 Black for about 150 minutes, giving the Osmo Pocket 4 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and HERO13 Black at $399. The HERO13 Black is $100 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and GoPro press materials.