DJI is pushing pocket-sized video cameras in a direction we usually associate with high-end phones and pro audio gear. Officially unveiled on April 16, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 doesn’t just arrive with a major imaging upgrade, it also introduces two sound-focused features designed to make everyday clips feel more cinematic: Spatial Audio and Audio Zoom.
On the camera side, the Osmo Pocket 4 is built around a 37MP 1-inch sensor and can record up to 4K at 240fps, making it an attention-grabbing option for creators who want slow-motion footage without stepping up to a larger camera system. But the more surprising changes are in the way it captures sound.
Spatial Audio helps recordings feel three-dimensional when you listen back using headphones. The concept will be familiar to anyone who has experienced immersive audio on modern smartphones: instead of audio sounding flat and centered, it can feel like it has direction and depth. With the Osmo Pocket 4, this means everyday environments—traffic, crowds, ambient street noise—can come across in a more realistic way. DJI’s internal microphone array can create that effect on its own, and it can also work alongside the DJI Mic 3, which is included in the Creator Combo bundle.
DJI also added Audio Zoom, a feature designed to match what you see with what you hear. As you zoom in on a subject—such as a performer, speaker, or detail across the street—the microphones digitally narrow their focus to prioritize that specific sound while reducing surrounding noise. The goal is a more intentional, professional result: the subject naturally becomes clearer and more prominent as it fills more of the frame. For the full impact of both Spatial Audio and Audio Zoom, headphones are recommended during playback.
Even with these upgrades, the Osmo Pocket 4 may not be the only DJI pocket vlogging camera taking the spotlight for long. Rumors continue to swirl around a more advanced Osmo Pocket 4P (Pro) variant, potentially featuring a dual-camera setup, a 3x zoom camera, and a remote control. At the same time, competition from Insta360 is heating up, with the upcoming Insta360 Luna Ultra rumored to launch in mid-May. Leaks suggest a modular design and an attention-grabbing zoom range that could land between 6x and 12x—an approach that could appeal to creators who film at a distance or want more flexibility without changing devices.
DJI’s audio ecosystem may also expand soon. Reports suggest at least one new DJI Mic Mini 2 model could arrive as early as April 28, which would be a timely companion launch for creators considering the Osmo Pocket 4’s new audio features.
For vloggers, travelers, and mobile filmmakers who care as much about sound as sharp video, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4’s Spatial Audio and Audio Zoom upgrades aim to close the gap between “quick clip” and “produced content”—all while staying compact enough to fit in a pocket.
