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New Delhi: So, Insta360 has officially hit the pocket camera scene with its new Luna Ultra camera, which promises an exciting addition to pocket cameras gracing the landscape in 2026. The new company is targeting directly DJI, who have been leading and dominating the market for years by its popular Osmo Pocket product line. In overall assessment, the new Luna Ultra has high-end features, lenses of the latest generation and features redesigned by the designers, which might make it a strong competitor to DJI Osmo Pocket 4.
These will be targeted at the vloggers, travelers, and content makers who are looking for video quality that comes in a smaller, more lightweight form. Their small size allows them to be zipped up in suitcases, backpacks, and similar carry-on luggage to easily take them with you when you’re traveling, and the built-in three-axis gimbal helps to produce stable and smooth footage when walking or moving.
Though it’s obvious that the Insta360 Luna Ultra is quite inspired by the display aspect, one of its standout features is the detachable 2-inch OLED touchscreen display. The display will easily come off and can be operated wirelessly up to 20 meters away. This can help creative individuals who can record themselves on their own, as multiple takes can help them get the shot they want. The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 will also allow for a 2-inch OLED display as well a display that can be changed to either landscape and portrait.
When it comes to camera hardware, Insta360 is a paperweight when compared to the rivals. The Luna Ultra has a 1-inch sensor with 8K video recording at 30fps. It is also equipped with a double lens that records images from both the wide-angle lens and the 12x zoom lens. The camera features Dolby Vision HDR for enhanced picture quality and more natural colors, 10-bit video recording, and Leica Color Tuning for natural colors.
Building on DJI’s renowned stabilizing and image processing technologies, the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 continues to deliver top-notch performance. Standard Pocket 4, on the other hand, is a phone that has just a single camera, whereas the Luna Ultra comes with twin cameras by default. This provides Insta360 with greater flexibility with regard to zoom shots and various shooting styles.
The two cameras are also equipped with superior subject tracking capabilities. Insta360 claims to be using its Deep Track 5.0 system, and DJI is exploiting its ActiveTrack system. They automatically track the subject and a great option for v-loggers, sports and action photography. The two devices also have comparable battery life. The Luna Ultra can be truly used for up to four hours if fully charged, as per Insta360. It also has an inbuilt storage of 47GB, which can be expanded up to a microSD of up to 1TB. Better battery life, more built-in storage, and more storage on the Osmo Pocket 4.
At this moment, the price of the Luna Ultra is as little as $769.99 (roughly Rs 72,858). The DJI Osmo Pocket 4, however, continues to be on sale in many markets throughout the world, with the U.S. becoming an exception due to some regulatory issues. This could well be a once-in-a-lifetime chance for Insta360 to get top-tier creators who are interested in high-tech, micro cameras.
The Luna Ultra was a definite add-on to the list of priorities for the startup that’s dividing the longtime DJI manufacturer from the market. The Insta360 Luna Ultra features an 8K recording and a dual camera setup, a touch screen that can be detached as well as a partnership with Leica to which DJI has staked its claim as a serious contender. The battle between the two brands could usher in one of the most thrilling years for pocket camera enthusiasts in 2026.
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