DJI’s next-generation pocket gimbal cameras are taking longer than expected. The DJI Osmo Pocket 4, along with a rumored Osmo Pocket 4 Pro, was originally tipped to arrive as the successor to the Osmo Pocket 3 around December. Now, new chatter suggests both models have slipped to late Q1 or even early Q2 2026, leaving a larger window for rivals to grab attention in the compact vlogging camera space.
That timing matters because fresh leaks indicate Insta360 is preparing its own answer: a new pocket-sized vlogging camera that appears designed specifically to go after DJI’s Osmo Pocket lineup. Early signs first surfaced through patent-style images showing what’s being referred to as the “Insta360 Pocket.” The standout detail is a modular build, echoing earlier modular concepts in the small-camera world, but seemingly revamped with creators and everyday vloggers in mind rather than pure action use.
After the initial patent images, more hands-on photos began circulating, offering a clearer look at the design. While it’s still not confirmed whether the unit in these images is a prototype or close to a final retail version, the overall message is hard to miss: Insta360 looks ready to broaden its rivalry with DJI beyond action cameras and into stabilized pocket vlogging cameras.
The biggest potential differentiator is the modular camera setup. Based on what the leaks suggest, the Insta360 Pocket may support multiple interchangeable camera heads. If that turns out to be true, it could give creators more flexibility than a traditional all-in-one pocket gimbal camera—switching camera modules depending on the shoot, rather than being locked into a single lens and sensor configuration. That kind of versatility could be a compelling hook for vloggers who want one compact device that can adapt to different filming scenarios.
For now, key specs remain under wraps, including details like sensor size, video resolutions, stabilization performance, battery life, and whether it includes creator-focused features such as subject tracking, fast autofocus, onboard microphones, or advanced low-light processing. Still, the combination of repeated leaks and hands-on imagery strongly suggests Insta360 is closing in on an official reveal.
If DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4 series really is delayed into 2026, Insta360 could have an opportunity to arrive earlier, shape the conversation, and attract shoppers searching for the best pocket vlogging camera before DJI refreshes its lineup. Either way, the pocket gimbal vlogging camera market is heating up again—and creators looking for a compact, stabilized camera may soon have a genuinely new alternative to consider.
