The best Smartphone Gimbal? DJI OM4 vs Zhiyun Smooth 4

The best Smartphone Gimbal? DJI OM4 vs Zhiyun Smooth 4

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In this video I compare the all new DJI OM4 to its biggest rival, the Zhiyun Smooth 4. Both smartphone gimbals deliver amazing videos. You can´t go wrong with either of them, but in my opinion the OM4 has two huge advantages over all its competitors. Watch the video to find out.

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50 Comments

  1. Bryn Kay on November 14, 2021 at 11:23 am

    I have a standard iPhone 12. As I’ve read elsewhere, is it true that the DJI OM4 doesn’t attach evenly in the middle of iphone 12 models (by the way, in factoring in that, I would rather use the clip attachment than the magnet as multiple people I work with would be using it on their phone too)?



  2. Muhammad Shuhail on November 14, 2021 at 11:24 am

    Make a video , zhiyun smooth 4 vs smooth q3 new one



  3. Anas Ansari on November 14, 2021 at 11:25 am

    A simple Question, Should I upgrade from OM 4 or not…love from India🇮🇳



  4. Cre8tive Cre8tion on November 14, 2021 at 11:26 am

    1 critical detail is missing.
    Anyone with an android phone should not get the DJI because the software is limiting.



  5. Gábor Kiss on November 14, 2021 at 11:27 am

    I have the Smooth 4, used it last time about a year ago, and its software was utter garbage.
    Has it been improved?



  6. closey surong on November 14, 2021 at 11:30 am

    is the OM4 3axis gimbal?



  7. anything on November 14, 2021 at 11:31 am

    Bro what about external lens in use it needs countreweight to om4?



  8. Sadegh Mazloomizadeh on November 14, 2021 at 11:32 am

    Hi , thanks for good Video. I have a question, which one is better for android osmo dji40 or zhiyun smooth q3?



  9. TraverseVid on November 14, 2021 at 11:34 am

    you saved me a lot of time man, thanks ever so much man.



  10. Behzad Shintos on November 14, 2021 at 11:35 am

    I m confused now, can’t decide which one should I get ?! 😩



  11. G&C AXIE on November 14, 2021 at 11:36 am

    Im torn between osmo mobile 3 and zhiyun smooth4

    Which one can you recommend? Ihave xr and 12 pro max



  12. Vanced You on November 14, 2021 at 11:37 am

    Tenemos menos idea man



  13. Sadegh Mazloomizadeh on November 14, 2021 at 11:39 am

    I have Samsung S21 ultra phone



  14. TheCategor on November 14, 2021 at 11:41 am

    5:17 OMG this is not just one point to DJI, more like 10 points!



  15. Bohdan Chreptak on November 14, 2021 at 11:41 am

    How is the carrying case more significant than the apps [Controls for the gimbal]?



  16. Mercelito Calaguas on November 14, 2021 at 11:41 am

    What do you recommend to you use gimbal for OBS Livestreaming, is DJI OM4 has an app to connect to OBS?



  17. Robin Groenevelt on November 14, 2021 at 11:41 am

    Does the OM4 have the same horrible tilt limitation as the OM5? I just got the OM5 hoping to upgrade from my Smooth 4 but will sending it back because of this issue. Hence I’m considering the OM4 instead



  18. Emi Writes on November 14, 2021 at 11:43 am

    i have 12 pro max and i have confused which i buy please help me..



  19. hulk hulk tv on November 14, 2021 at 11:43 am

    only for iphones could you use android with dji om4 ?



  20. Alfred James Delgado on November 14, 2021 at 11:45 am

    Is that an iPhone SE 2016 mounted on Smooth 4 ? 😁



  21. Vito Vlogs on November 14, 2021 at 11:50 am

    This video is great n you have pretty clear voice 👌



  22. rickydrumer on November 14, 2021 at 11:50 am

    what app do you use?



  23. Arjumand Recipes on November 14, 2021 at 11:51 am

    wonderful video 👍❤



  24. Lil Mayne on November 14, 2021 at 11:51 am

    I went and picked the smooth q3 as it passed the dji and better than smooth 4 for modes, and not in lens so can hold whatever way.



  25. Richard Zable on November 14, 2021 at 11:52 am

    WOW, this was an amazing review. Thx for sharing.



  26. Wayward Woodward on November 14, 2021 at 11:52 am

    Great video. I am looking for a gimbal that I can use for ground shots while rock hunting. My question is, when in low mode, can you tilt either of them more towards the ground? I want to get more of the rocks/ground vs any of the scenery around me, which can also give away location details in certain cases.



  27. Keith Moore on November 14, 2021 at 11:55 am

    Om4 sucks. It’s really hard to get it level and you have to set it every time you turn it on.



  28. Stephen Beat on November 14, 2021 at 11:55 am

    This is gonna sound really lame to a lot of you young guys but what was a big point for me was the ease of the Smooth 4’s low mode. I am tall and 60 years old and have bad knees and hips – getting down for those nice low shots isn’t easy for me any more! I know this is a bit niche, but I thought it worth mentioning for other videographers with limited physical mobility. Thanks for a informative video. 👍



  29. R3 Rider Assam on November 14, 2021 at 11:56 am

    Is it perfectly work on one plus 8pro?



  30. sonicwingnut on November 14, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Dunno why I’m watching this as I just missed out on the OM4 for £99 on Prime Day. Thought it would still be available when I got in from work.. nope. Should have pounced on it. As soon as you said it takes minutes to set up the balance on the Smooth 4 I was like goddamn ain’t nobody got time for that.



  31. Amsid snow on November 14, 2021 at 11:58 am

    Spot on, this is definitely a much better review that I was looking for!
    Good job!



  32. Yaseen Hussain on November 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    I have the Zhiyun Smooth 4 and it ix indeed be a pain removing the phone and putting the gimbal away when I’m not filming. Due to its large size it’s not the most jacket pocket friendly

    So looking at the OM 4, I like the compact size and that you can easily detach the phone. Still would be a bit weary of it blowing away in high winds but I’m sure I’ll survive



  33. Marcelo Marcos on November 14, 2021 at 12:00 pm

    En Argentina el dji 30.000 vs 13.000 del zhiyun 🤷‍♂️



  34. TaiwanLiveTV on November 14, 2021 at 12:03 pm

    The balance makes a difference no matter what gimbal you are using. You made it seem like you don’t have to balance the OM4, which of course, it not correct. The centerline of the phone may, or may not be the center of gravity of the phone. I bought a set of counterweights for my OM4 because I have to slide my phone off-center to get the ultra-wide lens out of the way of the motor. The main advantage of the OM4 is that your phone is not butted up against a stop like the Zhiyun (and a big factor in my getting the OM4 to replace my Smooth-3). The OM4’s motors will get very hot if you don’t keep your phone balanced – which is why DJI included that threaded stud for counterweights.

    I found the OM4 to be not as smooth as my Zhiyun Smooth-3, overall. Plus I have to frequently re-calibrate the OM4 because it drifts about 1.5 degrees off of horizontal after 1 or 2 weeks. But, the advantages outweigh the issues, especially considering that the Mimo app is much better on Android than ZY Play.



  35. مقيت on November 14, 2021 at 12:04 pm

    Seems like you’re a tennis fan and a fan of Rodger Federer. I am too. Did anybody ask that to you here before me? Yes, I am going into another tangent. 😂



  36. SouthWestWings on November 14, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    features means nothing to this man



  37. Nadeem Afzal on November 14, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    🤘
    Superb review
    Thank u
    Made my mind up



  38. Art Of David Amos on November 14, 2021 at 12:07 pm

    Mate look again…. the gimbal on the OM4 IS visible with the wide angle lens on the iPhone. This is why I hate affiliate reviews.



  39. Brayham SS on November 14, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    It doesn’t matter if you have a super cool gimbal if you can’t use all features on Android. That’s dji s main problem.



  40. Carachi Alam on November 14, 2021 at 12:09 pm

    Where’s your affiliate link? I am buying DJI OM4 now.



  41. Kamplc Games on November 14, 2021 at 12:10 pm

    i am warnirng dj omi 4 does not well with some andorids and mine is on list to be supported and i have issues and regret to buy



  42. Mark Shirley on November 14, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    I just wish the OM4 came in black – it looks a bit amateurish.



  43. i-Prime Productions on November 14, 2021 at 12:12 pm

    I just bought the om 5 for my iPhone 13 max pro. It barely fits and seems jittery. I’m not confident at all that I can use it when I need it. Its not a strong motor. I wonder if the 4 is better



  44. R M on November 14, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    Hai Zhiyun smooth 4 or zhiyun smooth q3??



  45. Tom on November 14, 2021 at 12:14 pm

    You’re splitting hairs



  46. Edilberto Arias Rolon on November 14, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    Decision taken!! Greetings from Asunción, Paraguay



  47. Phill Lesta on November 14, 2021 at 12:16 pm

    Which is best for galaxy s21 please.



  48. Gilbert Francz on November 14, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    What about compatibility with the phones and their standard apps in android and ios? I think this is a killer criteria, for example the DJI OM4 and its problems with the standard android filming app…..



  49. KEPATO Jean Mirabeau on November 14, 2021 at 12:17 pm

    Thanks for the video .
    i want to know if it’s possible to switch from back to front camera during a video and switch landscape to portrait.



  50. JAY CURVE on November 14, 2021 at 12:18 pm

    Are you kidding. You have left out the most important categories Features, User experience and interface????