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 V
33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.
$2,899
Launch priceReleased Dec 2025
Osmo Pocket 4 is 4 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
Alpha 7 V
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Battery life (CIPA) (630 shots vs -1 shots)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 12,800)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower Weight (190.5 g vs 695 g)
- BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 180 Mbps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
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)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 7 V
130 × 96 × 82 mm
695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 97mm narrower and 38mm thinner than Alpha 7 V but it is also 48mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 505 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 82mm Alpha 7 V
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4
34 × 144 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 V
130 × 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 V
130 × 82 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 7 V
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 V
✓ 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 695 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265)
RAW buffer depth
120 frames vs 95 frames — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 V
Battery life (CIPA)
630 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II
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
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 V 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 7 V
Pros
- ✓33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
- ✓Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
- ✓7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
- ✓759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
- ✓7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
- ✓Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
- ✓Up to 16 stops dynamic range
Cons
- –Premium price vs α7 IV
- –4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
- –Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
- –Complex menu and feature set
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Pocket 4 or Alpha 7 V?
Alpha 7 V scores 10.0/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 V?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the Alpha 7 V?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 V?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 505 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $2,400 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.