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Osmo Pocket 4

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 price

Released Apr 2026

vs
fp L

Sigma

fp L

World's smallest full-frame interchangeable camera with 61MP and L-mount.

$2,499

Launch price

Released Jul 2021

Osmo Pocket 4 is 4.8 years newer.

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Wins

10categories

Osmo Pocket 4

Sports & Action

Wins

3categories

fp L

WildlifePortrait

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 4 wins 4 categories·fp L wins 1 categories
  • Bfp L has higher Battery life (CIPA) (240 shots vs -1 shots)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 12 frames)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 427 g)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 29.97 fps)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 4fp L
Resolution37 MP61 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mmFull Frame
ISO max12,80025,600
Burst20 fps10 fps
4K60 fps29.97 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight190.5 g427 g
Battery-1 shots240 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4 front view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 144 × 44 mm

190.5 g (0.42 lb / 6.72 oz)

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

fp L front view

fp L

113 × 70 × 45 mm

427 g (0.94 lb / 15.06 oz)

Osmo Pocket 4 is 79mm narrower and 1mm thinner than fp L but it is also 74mm taller.

Osmo Pocket 4 is 237 g lighter than fp L.

Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 45mm fp L

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

Osmo Pocket 4 back view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 144 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

fp L back view

fp L

113 × 70 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

Osmo Pocket 4 top view

Osmo Pocket 4

34 × 44 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

fp L top view

fp L

113 × 45 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

fp L

36 × 24 mm · Full Frame

864 mm² area

7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseOsmo Pocket 4fp L
Portrait
2.5Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Sports & Action
10.0Excellent✓ wins
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited
7.0Good✓ wins
Travel
4.5Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins
Wildlife
4.0Fair
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
4.0Fair
4.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4

  • Card types

    Adds microSD

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 12 frames — higher is better

  • Weight

    190.5 g vs 427 g — lower is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 29.97 fps — higher is better

  • ISO min (native)

    50 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face

  • Burst (electronic)

    20 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

fp L

  • Battery life (CIPA)

    240 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 112.6, 69.9, 45.3

  • Card types

    Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal, Bird, Vehicle

  • Codecs

    Adds CinemaDNG, MOV

  • AA filter

    Only fp L supports it

  • ISO max (native)

    25,600 vs 12,800 — higher is better

  • Eye AF

    Only fp L supports it

Both cameras share

  • Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseBoth support pre-capture / pre-release
  • Card slotsBoth 1
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

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

fp L

Pros

  • Tiny full-frame
  • 61MP
  • L-mount
  • Unique industrial design

Cons

  • No IBIS
  • Small battery
  • Minimal ergonomics

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 4
fp L
Resolution
37 MP
61 MP+65%
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
BSI CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
36 x 24
AA filter
No
Yes
Osmo Pocket 4
fp L
Aperture
f/2.0
Osmo Pocket 4
fp L
Processor
Image processor
Osmo Pocket 4
fp L
ISO min (native)
50−50 less
100
ISO max (native)
12,800
25,600+1 stop
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
102,400
Osmo Pocket 4
fp L
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Electronic Rolling Shutter
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for portraits, Osmo Pocket 4 or fp L?

fp L scores 7.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 61MP — excellent for large prints and crops.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and fp L?

Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and fp L is 61 MP, so the fp L captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 4 and fp L?

Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while fp L does not have IBIS.

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the fp L?

Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. fp L reaches 10 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and fp L?

Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and fp L weighs 427 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 237 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and fp L record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. fp L: 4K up to 29.97p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and fp L weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 4: No. fp L: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 240 shots for the fp L, giving the fp L the edge.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and fp L at $2,499. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $2,000 less.

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

Product images courtesy of DJI and Sigma press materials.