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 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Osmo Pocket 4 is 4.5 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Battery life (CIPA) (580 shots vs -1 shots)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher RAW buffer depth (828 frames vs 120 frames)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 658 g)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 180 Mbps)
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 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 98mm narrower and 35mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 48mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 468 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
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 7 IV
131 × 96 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 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 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 7 IV
✓ 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 658 g — lower 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
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Battery life (CIPA)
580 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
RAW buffer depth
828 frames vs 120 frames — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Animal, Bird, Insect…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 12,800 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 180 Mbps — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
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 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 9.0/10 versus 2.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 33MP — ample resolution for portraits.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 IV reaches 10 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 468 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 580 shots for the Alpha 7 IV, giving the Alpha 7 IV the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and Alpha 7 IV 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 June 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.