The DJI RS 4 Mini is once again a really nice compact single-handed gimbal stabiliser, but on closer inspection compared to the old RS 3, there have been a whole series of advancements and updates. Once again, the build quality is absolutely superb, and there’s the introduction of a few auto-locking features that make it faster to set up and pack down during use.
One of the most striking differences is the update to the colour scheme, which now goes for the typical DJI off-white. This gives the new DJI RS 4 Mini a really premium look, with plastic mixed with that brushed-down aluminium that gives it a real feeling of quality and design.
Looking over the gimbal, it all seems pretty straightforward, and one of the big physical changes here is that there’s now a really good solid attachment for the handle, which enables you to more comfortably hold, position, and angle the gimbal in use. This will be a massive advantage for anyone who used the RS 3, which, while easy to handle, could have benefitted from something like this to make it that much easier to negotiate. Otherwise, when you look at the grip and handle of the new gimbal, it all looks much the same. We’ve got that really nice large 1.4-inch touchscreen LCD with all of the details, a nice joystick, and everything is easily accessible with your thumb.
On the front of the gimbal, you also have the focus wheel, which is really nicely positioned and can be adjusted with your index finger. For certain cameras, this will give you focus control as well as zoom control. You also have the trigger, which you can custom program, or it’s assigned to flip the gimbal orientation by default.
When it comes to the size and weight, folded in it measures 236 x 64 x 316 mm, and unfolded 175 x 182 x 338 mm, weighing 890 g.
Overall, when I take a look at the RS 3 Mini compared with the latest version, I have to say that the colour scheme firstly gives the new gimbal a much more professional and aesthetic look. The addition of the NATO port, so that you can add a handle, vastly improves the handling of the gimbal, and the addition of the AI tracking camera will also make a huge difference to the potential use and professional look of the video that you capture with this latest RS 4 Mini model.
