Vlogging Camera vs Flagship Smartphone | DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Review

Reviewing the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 vlogging camera vs one of the best smartphones for shooting video in 2026, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra. I've been testing the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo for a couple of weeks now, so here's how this setup compares to flagship phones for vlogging your life. Video quality, audio capture, night shooting and more, all examined and critiqued. Check out my vlogs over at The Spurt Hole, and please do subscribe for more on the latest tech! The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 Creator Combo costs just over £500 here in the UK, but this all-in-one camera setup will allow you to capture some fantastic looking (and decent sounding) video, pretty much any time of day. You've got a fill light and Bluetooth mic, as well as a tripod and carry bag. Meanwhile, to get a similar shooting experience on even the best smartphones, you'll need a gimbal and a USB microphone setup. With its massive one-inch sensor, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 can deal with low light impressively well. However, the likes of the OPPO Find X9 Ultra still has it beat for HDR situations, with obvious saturation from the vlogging camera. So, which shooting setup would you prefer to capture everyday video? Let us know in the comments below! 0:00 - Video shame 0:48 - Design 3:26 - Display 4:47 - Hardware chat 5:40 - Video test (day) 6:40 - Video test (slow mo & night) 8:13 - Lenses 10:05 - Stabilisation 10:44 - Gesture recognition 11:26 - LOG 11:54 - Audio 13:58 - Storage 15:28 - Battery life 16:13 - Verdict