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-1F
Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 fixed-lens vlog camera with a 1-inch sensor, fully articulating screen, and Product Showcase — Sony's most affordable ZV model.
$499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2022
Osmo Pocket 4 is 3.5 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4
Wins
ZV-1F
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BZV-1F has higher Battery life (CIPA) (360 shots vs -1 shots)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has higher IBIS effectiveness (7 stops vs 0 stops)
- AOsmo Pocket 4 has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 125)
- BZV-1F has higher Burst (mechanical) (16 fps vs 8 fps)
- 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-1F
106 × 60 × 46 mm
256 g (0.56 lb / 9.03 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4 is 72mm narrower and 2mm thinner than ZV-1F but it is also 84mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4 is 66 g lighter than ZV-1F.
Depth (front-to-back): 44mm Osmo Pocket 4 · 46mm ZV-1F
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-1F
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-1F
106 × 46 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
ZV-1F
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
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
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
ZV-1F
Battery life (CIPA)
360 shots vs -1 shots — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC S
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 105.5, 60, 46.4
AA filter
Only ZV-1F supports it
Eye AF
Only ZV-1F supports it
Burst (mechanical)
16 fps vs 8 fps — higher is better
Card types
Adds SD UHS-I
Microphone jack (3.5mm)
Only ZV-1F 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-1F
Pros
- ✓Ultra-wide 20mm f/2.0 ZEISS Tessar lens
- ✓1-inch Exmor RS sensor
- ✓Fully articulating touchscreen
- ✓4K 30p and 120p slow-mo
- ✓Most affordable ZV-series body
Cons
- –Fixed 20mm lens (no zoom)
- –Contrast-detect AF only (no phase-detect)
- –No built-in ND filter
- –No EVF or headphone jack
Decided which one is right for you?
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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 vlogging, Osmo Pocket 4 or ZV-1F?
ZV-1F scores 7.5/10 versus 4.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4 — Fully articulating screen — see yourself while filming.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1F?
Osmo Pocket 4 is 37 MP and ZV-1F 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-1F?
Osmo Pocket 4 uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while ZV-1F uses Electronic SteadyShot (electronic).
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Pocket 4 or the ZV-1F?
Osmo Pocket 4 reaches 20 fps electronic. ZV-1F reaches 16 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1F?
Osmo Pocket 4 weighs 190.5 g and ZV-1F weighs 256 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4 is 66 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1F record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4: 4K up to 60p. ZV-1F: 4K up to 30p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4 and ZV-1F weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4: No. ZV-1F: No.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is -1 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Pocket 4 and 360 shots for the ZV-1F, giving the ZV-1F the edge.
How much does each cost?
Both launched at $499.
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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.