DJI
Osmo Pocket 4P
Dual-lens pocket gimbal camera with 1-inch wide and 1/1.28-inch tele sensors, 37MP stills, 4K/240fps slow motion, 103GB built-in storage, and 210-min battery.
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Launch priceReleased Jun 2026
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Osmo Pocket 4P is 1.6 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
Wins
Alpha 1 II
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 743 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Resolution (50.1 MP vs 37 MP)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Pocket 4P
34 × 160 × 63 mm
230 g (0.51 lb / 8.11 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4P is 103mm narrower and 20mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 63mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4P is 513 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
7.4× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Pocket 4P: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ 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 4P
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 33.5, 159.5, 63.3
Card types
Adds microSD
Weight
230 g vs 743 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
Max video bit rate
180 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Animal / bird AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Pre-Capture / Pre-Release
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓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 4P
Pros
- ✓Dual 20mm + 60mm equivalent lenses
- ✓4K/240fps wide-lens slow motion
- ✓37MP stills with 9x photo zoom
- ✓103GB built-in storage + 1TB microSD
Cons
- –No weathersealing
- –Fixed dual-lens system
- –Price not yet listed on DJI specs page
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 1 II at major authorized retailers.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P
Sony Alpha 1 II
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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 4P or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — 30fps burst captures fleeting moments.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 513 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4P: No. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
How much does the Alpha 1 II cost?
Alpha 1 II launched at $6,499.
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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.