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Updated April 2026 PIXLRUN · COMPARE LAB v3

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The duel.
Two phones, one verdict.

Lab-tested over 14 days each. Identical conditions, identical workloads, scored on a calibrated 100-point rubric.

DJI · 2026 Worth a look
DJI Osmo Pocket 4

DJI Osmo Pocket 4

Pocket-sized perfection for creators on the move

9.2/10
From
$449
Sony · 2026 PixlRun pick
Sony A7R VI

Sony A7R VI

Redefine Reality with 102MP Precision Mastery

9.3/10
From
$3,799

Where each one wins.

Six pillars tailored to Camera reviews — scored independently in our Victoria, BC lab. Bars animate to live values when in view.

Image quality

Sony +0.8
DJI8.8
Sony9.6

Autofocus

Sony +0.4
DJI9.0
Sony9.4

Video

DJI +0.4
DJI9.4
Sony9.0

Lens system

Sony +1.2
DJI8.4
Sony9.6

Build

Sony +0.2
DJI9.0
Sony9.2

Value

DJI +0.6
DJI9.4
Sony8.8

Six dimensions, overlaid.

Radar of normalized scores across our full rubric.

IMAGE QUALITY AUTOFOCUS VIDEO LENS SYSTEM BUILD VALUE
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Sony A7R VI
Score gap
+1.1%
Sony A7R VI vs DJI Osmo Pocket 4 — composite lab score difference.
Release
2026 vs 2026
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 / Sony A7R VI
Brand
DJI vs Sony
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 / Sony A7R VI
Price
$449 vs $3,799
DJI Osmo Pocket 4 / Sony A7R VI

The full spec sheet.

Grouped by what matters to use, not by alphabet. Winners highlighted with an acid dot.

General
Weight179g
Weight657g (body only)
StoragemicroSD (up to 2TB) + 128GB internal
Storage
ConnectivityUSB-C, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6
ConnectivityWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2
Display1.5" OLED Touchscreen (700 nits)
Display3.2" 2.1M-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
Sensor
Sensor102MP Full-Frame BSI-CMOS Exmor RS
Processor
ProcessorBIONZ XR Gen 3 + AI Processing Unit
Autofocus
Autofocus759-point phase-detect, AI Real-Time Tracking
Video
Video8K 30fps RAW internal / 4K 120fps
Lens Mount
Lens MountSony E-Mount (Full-Frame)
Shutter Speed
Shutter Speed1/8000s mechanical / 1/32000s electronic
Continuous Shooting
Continuous Shooting20fps RAW / 30fps compressed
Viewfinder
Viewfinder9.44M-dot OLED EVF, 0.90x magnification
Storage Slots
Storage SlotsDual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II

Pros & cons,
at a glance.

A bento grid of what each one nails — and where it falls short.

DJI Osmo Pocket 4

What you'll love

Pocket-sized perfection for creators on the move

  • Stunning 1-inch sensor in ultra-compact form, 8K video recording at 30fps, AI-powered subject tracking 3.0, Vastly improved low-light performance

Watch out for

  • Battery life still limited to ~140 minutes, No interchangeable lens system, Wireless mic range occasionally drops
Sony A7R VI

What you'll love

Redefine Reality with 102MP Precision Mastery

  • 102MP full-frame BSI-CMOS sensor with groundbreaking dynamic range, 8K 30fps RAW video recording internal, AI-powered real-time subject tracking with eye/body/animal detection, Weather-sealed magnesium alloy body built for pros

Watch out for

  • Substantial price tag limits accessibility, Buffer depth can slow continuous shooting in RAW, Large file sizes demand high-end storage solutions

The verdict.

After 14 days each, in real-world use — here's how we'd actually spend the money.

PixlRun verdict · May 2026

If you want the higher overall score, get the Sony A7R VI.

Sony A7R VI takes the overall win at 9.3/10. DJI Osmo Pocket 4: Pocket-sized perfection for creators on the move. Sony A7R VI: Redefine Reality with 102MP Precision Mastery.

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PixlRun Lab Score
Composite · 14-day test cycle
DJI Osmo Pocket 49.2
Sony A7R VI9.3
Margin+0.1
ConfidenceClose call

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