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DJI Osmo Pocket 4vsInsta360 Ace Pro 2: Specs Compared

Both are pocket-sized 4K-or-better cameras with in-camera stabilization, Log profiles, RAW photos and a 1,024 GB card ceiling. The split is personality: the DJI is a gimbal-style creator tool with a bigger sensor and longer runtime, while the Insta360 is a waterproof action camera that shoots 8K and survives a dunk.

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Biggest differences

  • Max frame rate at 4K

    DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo Pocket 4240 fps
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 2120 fps

  • Height

    Insta360 Ace Pro 2 leads

    2.69×

    lower is better

    • DJI Osmo Pocket 4144.2 mm
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 253.7 mm

  • Max digital zoom

    DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leads

    2×

    higher is better

    • DJI Osmo Pocket 44 x
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 22 x

  • Width

    DJI Osmo Pocket 4 leads

    −39%

    lower is better

    • DJI Osmo Pocket 444.4 mm
    • Insta360 Ace Pro 273.2 mm

Features not all of them have

Horizon lock

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4✕
  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2✓

HDR video

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4✕
  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2✓

Pre-recording

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4✕
  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2✓

Removable battery

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4✕
  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2✓

Where each one wins

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4

    • Sensor size
    • Aperture
    • Max frame rate at 4K
    • Color bit depth
    • Max digital zoom
    • Rear screen brightness
    • Width
    • Depth
    • Claimed max recording time
    • Built-in storage
    • Wi-Fi standard
    • Live streaming resolution

  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2

    • Launch price
    • Field of view
    • Max video resolution
    • HDR video
    • Pre-recording
    • Max photo resolution
    • Horizon lock
    • Rear screen size
    • Weight
    • Height
    • Waterproof depth
    • Waterproof depth with case
    • Min operating temperature
    • Max operating temperature
    • Battery capacity
    • Removable battery

What both have

  • Max frame rate240 fps
  • Max video bitrate180 Mbps
  • Log profile✓
  • RAW photos✓
  • Image stabilizationIn-camera
  • Front screen size0 in
  • Rear touchscreen✓
  • Memory card slot✓
  • Max memory card size1,024 GB
  • GPSNone
  • External microphoneBuilt-in

Every spec

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SpecDJI Osmo Pocket 4Insta360 Ace Pro 2
Overview

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Overview specs

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Release date2026-042024-10
Launch price560 USD449 USD
Sensor & lens

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Sensor & lens specs

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Sensor size1 in0.77 in
Aperture2 f2.6 f
Field of view94 °1157 °
Video

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Max video resolution4K8K
Max frame rate at 4K240 fps2120 fps
Max frame rate240 fps3240 fps4
Max video bitrate180 Mbps180 Mbps
Video codecsHEVCH.264, HEVC
Color bit depth10-bit8-bit
Log profileYesYes
HDR videoNo5Yes
Time-lapse modesTime-lapse, hyperlapseTime-lapse, hyperlapse, night-lapse, star trails
Pre-recordingNo6Yes7
Max digital zoom4 x2 x
Photo

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Max photo resolution37 MP50 MP
RAW photosYesYes
Stabilization

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Stabilization specs

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Image stabilizationIn-cameraIn-camera
Horizon lockNo8Yes
Screens

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Rear screen size2 in2.5 in
Front screen size0 in90 in
Rear screen brightness1,000 nits900 nits
Rear touchscreenYesYes
Front touchscreenNo10No
Body & durability

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Weight190.5 g184 g
Width44.4 mm73.2 mm
Height144.2 mm53.7 mm
Depth33.5 mm39.5 mm
Waterproof depth0 m1112 m
Waterproof depth with case0 m1260 m
Min operating temperature0 °C-20 °C
Max operating temperature40 °C45 °C
Battery

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Battery specs

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Battery capacity1,545 mAh1,800 mAh
Claimed max recording time240 min13180 min14
Removable batteryNo15Yes
Claimed recording time at 4K0 min16Not published
Storage

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Built-in storage107 GB0 GB
Memory card slotYesYes
Max memory card size1,024 GB1,024 GB
Connectivity

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GPSNone17None
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Live streaming resolution1080pNone
Audio

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External microphoneBuilt-in18Built-in
Notes on 18 values — test conditions and caveats
  1. 1DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Field of view: Derived from the 20 mm-equivalent lens: ~94° diagonal field of view.
  2. 2DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Max frame rate at 4K: 240fps at 4K is only available in slow motion, not in normal video mode.
  3. 3DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Max frame rate: Highest continuous slow-motion frame rate is 240fps; a 480fps figure is claimed but unconfirmed.
  4. 4Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Max frame rate: 240 fps is only available in Slow Motion mode at 1080p.
  5. 5DJI Osmo Pocket 4, HDR video: The spec table lists no HLG or HDR10 video mode; HDR recording is not stated.
  6. 6DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Pre-recording: No pre-record or hind-sight buffer mode is listed.
  7. 7Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Pre-recording: Pre-Recording is limited to 1440p or lower resolution.
  8. 8DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Horizon lock: No horizon-lock or horizon-levelling mode is stated; the roll axis is limited to ±45°.
  9. 9DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Front screen size: No dedicated front-facing screen is listed; the single screen rotates.
  10. 10DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Front touchscreen: There is no dedicated front-facing screen, so no front touchscreen.
  11. 11DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Waterproof depth: No waterproof rating is stated for the bare camera; it is not submersible.
  12. 12DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Waterproof depth with case: DJI lists no waterproof housing for this camera, so there is no housing depth rating.
  13. 13DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Claimed max recording time: The 240-minute figure is at 1080p/24fps with Wi-Fi and screen off.
  14. 14Insta360 Ace Pro 2, Claimed max recording time: 180 min is claimed for 1080p24 in Endurance Mode, not for 4K.
  15. 15DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Removable battery: The battery is internal LiPo; DJI does not state it is user-swappable.
  16. 16DJI Osmo Pocket 4, Claimed recording time at 4K: No 4K recording-time figure is stated; the only claimed runtime is 1080p/24fps.
  17. 17DJI Osmo Pocket 4, GPS: No GPS or GNSS receiver is listed in the spec table.
  18. 18DJI Osmo Pocket 4, External microphone: DJI Mic transmitters pair directly with the camera; no adapter is required.

Image quality and low light

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 carries a 1-inch sensor behind an f/2 lens, against a 0.77-inch sensor at f/2.6 in the Insta360 Ace Pro 2. That is a meaningful gap in light gathering, so the Pocket 4 holds up better indoors, at dusk and in any scene where you cannot add light. It also records 10-bit color instead of 8-bit, which gives you more room to push grades before banding shows up.

The Ace Pro 2 answers with 157° of field of view, far wider than the DJI's roughly 94°. That extra coverage matters for helmet mounts, handlebar shots and anyone who wants to capture themselves and the scenery in one frame without a second camera.

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Image quality and low light

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Video

The Insta360 shoots up to 8K, which buys you cropping headroom and detail for downsampled 4K delivery. The DJI tops out at 4K but reaches 240 fps there, though only in slow motion rather than normal recording. For high-speed action broken down in post, the Pocket 4 is the more useful tool.

The Ace Pro 2 adds HDR video and a pre-recording buffer, so you can start rolling after something happens instead of missing it. That buffer only works at 1440p or lower, so you trade resolution for the safety net. The DJI offers neither feature.

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Battery, storage and size

DJI claims 240 minutes of recording against Insta360's 180, though the DJI figure is measured at 1080p/24fps with the screen and Wi-Fi off, and no 4K runtime is published for either camera. The bigger practical difference is the battery itself: the Ace Pro 2's is removable, so a spare extends a shoot day, while the Pocket 4's is sealed inside.

The Pocket 4 ships with 107 GB of built-in storage, enough to start shooting before you buy a card. The Ace Pro 2 has none. In the hand, the DJI is a tall, narrow stick at 190.5 g; the Insta360 is a squat 184 g block that mounts flat against a surface.

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Which is best for sports and water?

The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is waterproof to 12 m bare and 60 m in its housing, and it operates from -20 °C to 45 °C. That combination makes it the only one of the two you can take surfing, skiing or diving. It also has horizon lock, which keeps the frame level through rolls and tumbles where the DJI's roll axis is limited to ±45°.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has no stated waterproof rating and is not submersible, and its operating range starts at 0 °C. For wet, cold or impact-heavy shooting, the choice is already made.

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Screens, audio and connectivity

The Ace Pro 2 has the larger rear screen at 2.5 inches, but the Pocket 4's 2-inch panel is brighter at 1,000 nits, which helps in direct sun. Neither has a front-facing screen, so vloggers rely on the rotating display or a phone.

DJI pairs its Mic transmitters directly with the camera, no adapter needed, which simplifies wireless audio. It also adds Wi-Fi 6 and 1080p live streaming, neither of which the Insta360 offers. Choose the DJI if you stream or run a wireless mic rig.

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The Verdict

Buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 if image quality in low light, long runtime and built-in storage matter more than going anywhere wet or cold. Buy the Insta360 Ace Pro 2 if you shoot action, water or winter sports and want 8K, HDR and a battery you can swap.

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Where to buy

  • DJI Osmo Pocket 4

    Best for Low-light creators and vloggers who want the best out-of-camera image and all-day runtime

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  • Insta360 Ace Pro 2

    Best for Action, water and winter sports shooters who need 8K, ruggedness and a spare battery

    View on eBay · $389.99

FAQ

Can the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 be used underwater?

No. No waterproof rating is stated for the bare camera and DJI lists no housing for it, so the Pocket 4 is not submersible. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 is rated to 12 m on its own and 60 m in its case.

Which camera records 8K video?

Only the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, which tops out at 8K. The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 maxes out at 4K, though it reaches 240 fps at that resolution in slow-motion mode.

Does either camera have built-in GPS?

Neither. No GPS or GNSS receiver is listed for the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 or the Insta360 Ace Pro 2, so location data has to come from a paired phone or a separate device.

How long can each camera record on a charge?

DJI claims 240 minutes for the Pocket 4 and Insta360 claims 180 minutes for the Ace Pro 2. Both figures are for 1080p/24fps in low-power conditions, and neither maker publishes a 4K runtime.

Which one streams live video?

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 streams at 1080p and supports Wi-Fi 6. The Insta360 Ace Pro 2 lists no live streaming resolution.

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