DJI’s next compact vlogging camera may finally be close to release. The long-rumored Osmo Pocket 4 has appeared in beta testing, giving fans their first look at the upgraded handheld device expected to launch in early 2026.
Osmo Pocket 4 surfaces next to Pocket 3 in live test
The Osmo Pocket 4 was recently spotted in the wild, pictured side-by-side with the current Osmo Pocket 3. While the form factor remains familiar, the new model features two additional buttons beneath the rotating display, hinting at added functionality. The design closely matches previous leaks, which predicted DJI would keep the camera’s slim, stabilizer-mounted build.
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DJI gears up for busy release cycle this November
DJI already has two confirmed global launches this month: the Neo 2, arriving November 13, and the Osmo Action 6, set to debut November 18. With those two models commanding attention, it’s unlikely the Osmo Pocket 4 will join them in 2025. Instead, its recent beta appearance strongly suggests a 2026 launch window, consistent with DJI’s usual timeline between field testing and retail release.
Osmo Pocket 4 may bring big camera upgrade
While full specs remain under wraps, earlier leaks suggest the Osmo Pocket 4 may house an upgraded OmniVision OV50R40 sensor, capable of shooting native 50 MP images. If accurate, that would mark a major jump from the Pocket 3’s imaging power, further appealing to vloggers and content creators needing high-resolution footage in a portable setup.
What we know so far about DJI’s next vlogging camera
Here’s a quick summary of current leaks and sightings:
- Design: Same form factor as Pocket 3, with two new physical buttons
- Sensor: Rumored 50 MP OmniVision OV50R40
- Testing: Spotted in beta phase, with expected delay before retail launch
- Release window: Likely early 2026, based on DJI’s current rollout schedule
- Companions: Launch follows Neo 2 and Osmo Action 6 in November 2025
Osmo Pocket 4 is coming just not this year
With the Neo 2 and Action 6 already stealing DJI’s spotlight this fall, the Osmo Pocket 4 is unlikely to make a surprise 2025 debut. But the fact that real-world testing has begun is a strong sign that DJI is nearly ready to introduce its next-gen vlogging cam. For creators chasing stabilized, high-resolution footage in a palm-sized package, 2026 can’t come soon enough.
