DJI Pocket 2

If you want smooth, shareable video without lugging a camera and a gimbal, this small handheld solves that problem: the DJI Pocket 2 combines a three‑axis motorised gimbal, a larger-than-average 1/1.7" sensor and easy editing tools so you can shoot vertical or horizontal vlogs, travel clips and social shorts in 4K. ## What makes it worth it The stabilisation is the Pocket 2’s biggest win — a true mechanical 3‑axis gimbal keeps walking shots buttery compared with smartphone electronic stabilisation. The 1/1.7" CMOS and a 64MP sensor (DJI uses four‑in‑one pixel binning for cleaner files, producing practical 16MP outputs) give noticeably sharper stills and better detail than older pocket gimbals, while 4K/60 video covers high‑quality frame rates for most creators. Onboard audio is also unusually capable for a camera this size: DJI Matrix Stereo uses four microphones, Audio Zoom and the Creator Combo’s wireless mic support to capture much more usable sound than typical tiny cameras. Battery life is excellent for multi‑hour shoots — DJI quotes roughly 140 minutes runtime. ## Where it falls short Low‑light and cinematic dynamic range lag cameras with 1" sensors or larger interchangeable‑lens systems, and the tiny body limits manual controls and lens flexibility compared with compact mirrorless cameras. Also, the marketed "64MP" spec is a sensor figure; most usable photo files are output via pixel‑binning at lower effective resolutions. Buy this if you want the smallest, easiest way to shoot stabilised 4K video with good onboard audio; skip it if you need cine‑level low‑light performance, interchangeable lenses or full manual exposure controls.

£355.95