DJI RS 4, 3-Axis Gimbal Stabilizer for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras Canon/Sony/Panasonic/Nikon/Fujifilm, 2nd-Gen Native Vertical…
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Updated May 18, 2026 · 1 min read
Sources behind this verdict
10 reviewers weighted by source trust
The consensus
What reviewers found
Synthesized across the trust-weighted source mix below.
Across the reviewers we read, the DJI RS 4 is treated as the current default recommendation for creators stepping up to a dedicated mirrorless gimbal. The bhphotovideo.com product listing — a high-trust retailer source — highlights the 6.6 lb payload and Teflon-coated axis arms that reviewers credit for faster balancing, and the second-generation native vertical mode is repeatedly called out in mainstream YouTube coverage as a meaningful upgrade for short-form creators. Specialist community sentiment on r/videography is broadly positive, with users describing the RS 4 as 'way smoother' than first-generation Ronin-S rigs and praising fast setup and the small touchscreen.
What reviewers liked
- High-trust bhphotovideo.com listing confirms 6.6 lb payload and Teflon-coated arms that reviewers credit for faster balancing
- r/videography users describe noticeably smoother motion and faster setup than earlier Ronin-S generations
- Second-generation native vertical mode repeatedly praised by mainstream reviewers for short-form workflows
- Broad mainstream review coverage and 4.5-star Amazon average across 914 verified-purchase reviews
Where it falls short
- r/videography threads on future-proofing note that serious FX3 users may need to step up to the Pro variant for monitoring/focus accessories
- Some Amazon verified reviewers flag that the DJI app requires sideloading on Android and a DJI account
- No independent lab measurements appear in our source pool, so the stabilization edge over the prior generation is reviewer-asserted rather than benchmarked
- Heavier and bulkier than Mini-class gimbals, less appealing for travel-only use
Across the reviewers we read, the DJI RS 4 is treated as the current default recommendation for creators stepping up to a dedicated mirrorless gimbal. The bhphotovideo.com product listing — a high-trust retailer source — highlights the 6.6 lb payload and Teflon-coated axis arms that reviewers credit for faster balancing, and the second-generation native vertical mode is repeatedly called out in mainstream YouTube coverage as a meaningful upgrade for short-form creators.
Specialist community sentiment on r/videography is broadly positive, with users describing the RS 4 as 'way smoother' than first-generation Ronin-S rigs and praising fast setup and the small touchscreen. The most common caveat, raised in r/videography discussions around future-proofing for cameras like the Sony FX3, is that the standard RS 4 may not be enough if you plan to add wireless monitoring or focus accessories — those users are nudged toward the Pro variant. Cross-brand comparisons against the Zhiyun Crane 4 in YouTube reviews lean DJI on app integration and balance, but acknowledge Zhiyun is competitive on hardware.
No source in our pool ran the kind of formal lab test that would settle stabilization at the millimeter level, so the score reflects a strong but not lab-verified consensus.
- 2nd-Gen Native Vertical Shooting - DJI RS 4 features a new horizontal plate for efficient content creation; simply release it and secure it into the vertical position for an easy switch to vertical shooting [1] without additional accessories.
- Joystick Mode Switch for Zoom/Gimbal Control - Quickly switch between PF, PTF, and FPV modes by toggling the gimbal mode switch. Set FPV mode to 3D Roll 360 mode or Custom mode according to the shooting requirements, ensuring DJI gimbal RS 4 is precision-ready.
- Teflon - Coated Axis Arms for Smoother Balancing - Camera gimbal stabilizer features a Teflon coating for all three axes, resulting in reduced friction and ultra-precise balancing.
- 3kg (6.6lbs) Payload Capacity With Extended Tilt Axis -Compared with the previous generation, RS 4's tilt axis has been extended by 8.5 mm, offering expanded balancing space. Mount mainstream mirrorless camera and lens combinations and more.
- RSA Communication Port for Extensive Control Ecosystem - Tailor your setup to you and connect more accessories through a newly added RSA port like the DJI RS Tethered Control Handle or third-party accessories like control and remote-control ring handles.
- New BG70 High-Capacity Battery Grip (Sold separately) - Extend RS 4's battery runtime from 12 hours to 29.5 hours. The grip also supports powering your camera and accessories with up to 18 watts via the USB-C port at the bottom. [5]
- DJI RS 4 includes a Gimbal, BG21 Battery Grip, Quick-Release Plate, Extended Grip/Tripod, and more for efficient solo creation.
- Due to platform compatibility issue, the DJI Ronin app has been removed from Google Play. You cannot search for DJI Ronin in Google Play. To ensure a better product usage experience, please log in to the DJI official website to download the latest version of DJI Ronin.
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The RS4 Mini is by far the least stable of all the gimbals I've had – there are these small random wobbles on both the roll and pan motors in shots.
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