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
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Osmo Pocket 4 is 1.4 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
Alpha 1 II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Battery life (CIPA) (520 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 743 g)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
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
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 103mm narrower and 39mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 47mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 553 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
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
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 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
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Pocket 4: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
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
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
190.5 g vs 743 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Max video bit rate
180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Battery life (CIPA)
520 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 12,800 — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓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.
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
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
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 portraits, Osmo Pocket 4 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 553 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Alpha 1 II the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $6,000 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 Sony press materials.