If you love the DJI Pocket 4P, don't know which device to choose? Read this article first
One thing is for sure, DJI Pocket 4P will have many better features than Pocket 4. There is no denying that the 3X camera is very good and D-Log 2 is also extremely good, but I see that many people are FOMO a bit too much. Buying a device without understanding the information can easily lead to wrong decisions.
The most important question is: Do you really need those "better" features?
Common points
Not to mention the image quality, the convenient experience alone from the above features is very valuable on both devices.
The battery and fast charging speed of the two devices are almost equivalent, giving nearly twice the usage time of the Pocket 3. More than 100GB of internal memory and an actual file transfer speed of more than 600MB/s are very practical upgrades. In particular, the 4K240fps slow motion capability is still better than many other popular cameras.
What is Pocket 4P better than and who is it for?
There are two biggest upgrade points of Pocket 4P, helping to clearly differentiate user needs:
1. Optical 3X camera – The most obvious difference
Pocket 4P uses dual camera clusters: 1X (20mm) like Pocket 4 and additional 3X optical (60mm).
Difference when using 3X and 1X
Difference when using 3X and 1X
Difference when using 3X and 1X
Best suited for:
Shot on DJI Pocket 4P, D-log2 10bit
2. D-Log 2 & 17 Stop Dynamic Range
D-Log 2 is highly praised by the community because of its really large dynamic range, excellent ability to save light and dark, and keep details as smooth as the log profile of a professional camera.
Shot on DJI Pocket 4P, D-log2 10bit
Shot on DJI Pocket 4P, D-log2 10bit However, it also requires:
Suitable for: People who make serious videos, like color grading, and want cinematic images.
So who should buy Pocket 4 (regular version)?
I consider Pocket 4 to be the "national" version - the most balanced, complete and practical for the masses:
1X viewing angle on Pocket 4 and 4P If you don't use a 3X camera often and aren't ready to work with D-Log 2, there's no need to upgrade to 4P.
Is there much difference in just using 1X?
The difference is definitely there, but in my opinion it is not much in common cases, this is talking about normal 10 bits, but D-log2 is very different. In the video, I have quite a few scenes where I hold both cameras in parallel to shoot at the same time, with bright light, with backlight, in the sun, in the shade, everything. It can be seen that in scenes with too much contrast, 4P will maintain contrast better, the surface will be less pale, and there will be less blurring in highlight areas. But most of the easier conditions, such as shade, even light,... all give similar results. Sacrificing just a little, in exchange for a slimmer body, lighter weight and money, is worth thinking about, right?
Shot on DJI Pocket 4P, 1X, D-log2
Conclude
It's undeniable that the Pocket 4P looks really cool. The 3X brings me a lot of personal benefits. I will use it a lot, mainly to shoot product videos and topshots, but I believe I don't represent the majority of Pocket users. There are many people out there who make vlog content, travel a lot, have to film for long periods of time, and need the Pocket 4's compact, pocket-sized, flexible design... If you really need 3X and D-log2, then consider DJI Pocket 4P, calm down, slow down and consider, because I believe that DJI Pocket 4 with a segment of 11 million and I believe it will have a better price in the future is also an equally optimal choice. Those interested in the product can see more here. Thank you vjshop for accompanying me in this article.