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 7 IV
33MP hybrid all-rounder with 10-bit 4K 60p and AI-powered subject tracking.
$2,499
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
Osmo Pocket 4P is 4.7 years newer.
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Wins
Osmo Pocket 4P
Wins
Alpha 7 IV
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 180 Mbps)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower Weight (230 g vs 658 g)
- AOsmo Pocket 4P has lower ISO min (native) (50 vs 100)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 25,600)
- BAlpha 7 IV has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
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 7 IV
131 × 96 × 80 mm
658 g (1.45 lb / 23.21 oz)
Osmo Pocket 4P is 98mm narrower and 17mm thinner than Alpha 7 IV but it is also 63mm taller.
Osmo Pocket 4P is 428 g lighter than Alpha 7 IV.
Depth (front-to-back): 63mm Osmo Pocket 4P · 80mm Alpha 7 IV
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Pocket 4P
34 × 160 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 96 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Pocket 4P
34 × 63 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 7 IV
131 × 80 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Osmo Pocket 4P
13.2 × 8.8 mm · 1-inch
116 mm² area
Alpha 7 IV
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 4P: mount data unavailable
Alpha 7 IV
✓ 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 658 g — lower is better
ISO min (native)
50 vs 100 — lower is better
IBIS effectiveness
8 stops vs 5.5 stops — higher is better
Resolution
37 MP vs 33 MP — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 7 IV
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 131.3, 96.4, 79.8
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Max video bit rate
600 Mbps vs 180 Mbps — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 25,600 — higher is better
Eye AF
Only Alpha 7 IV supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 60 fps
- ✓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 7 IV
Pros
- ✓33MP — more detail for cropping and print
- ✓10-bit 4K 60p (Super35 crop) / 4K 30p full-frame
- ✓Full-size HDMI port
- ✓759 phase-detect AF points
Cons
- –4K 60p requires Super35 crop
- –10fps burst lags behind R6 II at 40fps
- –Complex menu system
Decided which one is right for you?
Compare live prices for the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 7 IV at major authorized retailers.
DJI Osmo Pocket 4P
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for wildlife, Osmo Pocket 4P or Alpha 7 IV?
Alpha 7 IV scores 8.0/10 versus 0.0/10 for Osmo Pocket 4P — Bird AF subject recognition.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo Pocket 4P is 37 MP and Alpha 7 IV is 33 MP, so the Osmo Pocket 4P captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 7 IV have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Pocket 4P uses a 3-axis mechanical gimbal, while Alpha 7 IV has 5.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 7 IV?
Osmo Pocket 4P weighs 230 g and Alpha 7 IV weighs 658 g, so the Osmo Pocket 4P is 428 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 7 IV record 4K video?
Osmo Pocket 4P: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 7 IV: 4K up to 60p.
Are the Osmo Pocket 4P and Alpha 7 IV weather sealed?
Osmo Pocket 4P: No. Alpha 7 IV: Yes.
How much does the Alpha 7 IV cost?
Alpha 7 IV launched at $2,499.
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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.