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
ZV-1
The original Sony vlogging compact with a 1-inch stacked sensor, 24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS lens, Real-time Eye AF, and side-flip screen.
$749
Launch priceReleased May 2020
Osmo Pocket 4 is 5.9 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
ZV-1
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (260 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- BZV-1 has higher Burst (mechanical) (24 fps vs 8 fps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 125)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 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
ZV-1
106 × 60 × 44 mm
294 g (0.65 lb / 10.37 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 72mm narrower than ZV-1 but it is also 84mm taller and 1mm thicker.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 104 g lighter than ZV-1.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 44mm ZV-1
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
ZV-1
106 × 60 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
ZV-1
106 × 44 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
ZV-1
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1″
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
Codecs
Adds HEVC (H.265), H.264
IBIS effectiveness
7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 144.2, 44.4
Card types
Adds microSD
ISO min (native)
50 vs 125 — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds Face
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Osmo Pocket 4 supports it
4K max frame rate
60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1
Battery life (CIPA)
260 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S, AVCHD
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 43.5
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo
Burst (mechanical)
24 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
AA filter
Only ZV-1 supports it
Eye AF
Only ZV-1 supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only ZV-1 supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO max (native) — Both 12,800
- ✓Card slots — Both 1
- ✓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
ZV-1
Pros
- ✓1-inch stacked Exmor RS sensor with DRAM
- ✓24–70mm f/1.8–2.8 ZEISS zoom
- ✓Real-time Eye AF and Product Showcase
- ✓Side vari-angle LCD for vlogging
- ✓4K oversampled video and HFR slow-mo
Cons
- –Fixed 24–70mm zoom (no telephoto reach)
- –No built-in ND filter (unlike ZV-1 II)
- –No EVF
- –Short battery life for long shoots
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DJI Osmo Pocket 4
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 4 or ZV-1?
Osmo Pocket 4 scores 10.0/10 versus 6.5/10 for ZV-1 — 20fps burst — fast action ready.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and ZV-1 is 20.1 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4 captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
How does stabilization compare between the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while ZV-1 uses Optical SteadyShot + Active electronic (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the ZV-1?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. ZV-1 reaches 24 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and ZV-1 weighs 294 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 104 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1 record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. ZV-1: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1 weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. ZV-1: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 260 shots for the ZV-1, giving the ZV-1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and ZV-1 at $749. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $250 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.