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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

Sony

ZV-1 II

Creator compact with 18–50mm zoom, Product Showcase, and vlog-first controls.

$899

Launch price

Released May 2023

Osmo Pocket 4 is 2.9 years newer.

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Wins

7categories

Osmo Pocket 4

Wins

2categories

ZV-1 II

Sports & Action

2 categories tied

TL;DR — Key differences

Osmo Pocket 4 wins 4 categories·ZV-1 II wins 1 categories
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BZV-1 II 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 RAW buffer depth (120 frames vs 60 frames)
  • AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher 4K max frame rate (60 fps vs 30 fps)

Key specs at a glance

Osmo Pocket 4ZV-1 II
Resolution37 MP20.1 MP
Sensor13.2 × 8.8 mm13.2 × 8.8 mm
ISO max12,80012,800
Burst20 fps24 fps
4K60 fps30 fps
IBISNoNo
Weight190.5 g292 g
Battery290 shots

Size and weight, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4 front view

Osmo Pocket 4

44 × 144 × 34 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

ZV-1 II

106 × 60 × 47 mm

292 g (0.64 lb / 10.30 oz)

Osmo Pocket 4 is 61mm narrower and 13mm thinner than ZV-1 II but it is also 84mm taller.

Osmo Pocket 4 is 102 g lighter than ZV-1 II.

Depth (front-to-back): 34mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 47mm ZV-1 II

Back view, to scale

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

Osmo Pocket 4 back view

Osmo Pocket 4

44 × 144 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZV-1 II

106 × 60 mm

Top view, to scale

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

Osmo Pocket 4

44 × 34 mm

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

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

ZV-1 II

106 × 47 mm

Sensor size, to scale

Osmo Pocket 4

13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch

116 mm² area

ZV-1 II

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

Use caseOsmo Pocket 4ZV-1 II
Portrait
2.5Limited
3.0Limited✓ wins
Sports & Action
5.5Fair
6.5Good✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
4.0Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Landscape
3.0Limited✓ wins
0.0Limited
Travel
4.5Fair✓ wins
3.5Limited
Wildlife
4.0Fair
4.0Fair
Vlogging
4.0Fair
5.0Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

Osmo Pocket 4

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 44.4, 144.2, 33.5

  • 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

  • RAW buffer depth

    120 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better

  • 4K max frame rate

    60 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better

Reasons to choose

ZV-1 II

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 105.5, 60, 46.7

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I, Memory Stick Duo

  • Burst (mechanical)

    24 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better

  • AA filter

    Only ZV-1 II supports it

  • Eye AF

    Only ZV-1 II supports it

  • Animal / bird AF

    Only ZV-1 II supports it

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Animal

  • Codecs

    Adds XAVC S

Both cameras share

  • ISO max (native)Both 12,800
  • 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

ZV-1 II

Pros

  • Built for vlogging
  • 18–50mm versatile zoom
  • Bokeh Switch

Cons

  • 1-inch sensor
  • Fixed lens
  • No EVF

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Full specifications

= category winner

Osmo Pocket 4
ZV-1 II
Resolution
37 MP+84%
20.1 MP
Sensor type
1-inch CMOS
1.0-type Exmor RS CMOS
Sensor size
13.2 × 8.8 mm
13.2 × 8.8 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
Osmo Pocket 4
ZV-1 II
Aperture
f/1.8–4.0
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
18–50 mm
Osmo Pocket 4
ZV-1 II
Processor
Image processor
BIONZ X
Osmo Pocket 4
ZV-1 II
ISO min (native)
50−75 less
125
ISO max (native)
12,800
12,800
ISO max (expanded)
25,600
12,800
Osmo Pocket 4
ZV-1 II
Shutter type
Electronic shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/8000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/8000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for sports, Osmo Pocket 4 or ZV-1 II?

ZV-1 II scores 6.5/10 versus 5.5/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — 24fps burst — fast action ready.

What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1 II?

Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and ZV-1 II 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 II?

Osmo Pocket 4 does not have IBIS, while ZV-1 II uses Electronic / Active mode (electronic).

Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the ZV-1 II?

Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. ZV-1 II reaches 24 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1 II?

Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and ZV-1 II weighs 292 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 102 g lighter.

Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1 II record 4K video?

Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. ZV-1 II: 4K up to 30p.

Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1 II weather sealed?

Osmo Pocket 4: No. ZV-1 II: No.

How much does each cost?

Osmo Pocket 4 launched at $499 and ZV-1 II at $899. The Osmo Pocket 4 is $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.