Reportedly DJI (大疆) Pocket 4 eyes more than 10 million units — could become the single biggest buyer of 1‑inch CMOS sensors

Scoop and source

It has been reported that DJI (大疆) is targeting sales of “over ten million” units for its upcoming Pocket 4 compact gimbal camera, and that the model could become the single product with the largest shipments of 1‑inch CMOS sensors. The claim was posted on Weibo by blogger @智慧芯片案内人 and picked up by Chinese tech site IT之家. These shipment figures are not independently confirmed and should be treated as a leak rather than firm guidance.

Product details and launch

DJI has set an April 16, 20:00 launch for the Osmo Pocket 4, promoted with the slogan “一寸万象、光影随行” — a clear signal the company is emphasizing an upgraded 1‑inch sensor. Previous leaks and reports say the standard Pocket 4 will retain the Osmo Pocket family’s compact gimbal form: a single top camera, a rotating touchscreen below and several physical buttons on the hinge (including a dedicated zoom key and a customizable C key). A Pro variant is reportedly expected to offer a dual‑camera setup.

Why this matters

A 1‑inch CMOS sensor is a comparatively large image sensor used in premium compact cameras (Sony’s RX100 line is a familiar Western reference), prized for low‑light performance and dynamic range. If DJI actually ships millions of units, it would represent a meaningful demand shock for sensor suppliers and could make one consumer gimbal camera a major channel for 1‑inch sensors. That’s notable at a time when semiconductor supply chains and camera‑grade image sensors are under pressure from both capacity limits and geopolitical factors. DJI has previously faced scrutiny and export controls from Western governments; a massive component order would therefore be of interest not just to the consumer market but to supply‑chain watchers and regulators.

Will DJI hit the 10‑million mark? The company will reveal official specs and positioning at the April 16 launch; until then the shipment target and the “largest single 1‑inch sensor buyer” label remain reported leaks, albeit ones that, if true, could reshape a niche but high‑value segment of the imaging market.