DJI RS 4 Mini vs The World: Why DJI's Tiny Gimbal Is Making Big Waves in 2025

by Marcin Frąckiewicz
in Gear Reviews, Photography, Technology
on 4 September 2025

Latest Compact Powerhouse: DJI RS 4 Mini launched in early 2025 as DJI’s newest lightweight gimbal, weighing just 890 g but supporting cameras up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs) camerajabber.com techradar.com. It packs a 13-hour battery and works with both mirrorless cameras and smartphones.
Refined Over the RS 3 Mini: Building on 2023’s RS 3 Mini, the RS 4 Mini adds automated axis locks, a fine-tuning balance dial, physical mode switches, and an easier portrait/landscape switch – all in a similarly compact form camerajabber.com techradar.com. DJI kept the same launch price ($369 standard, $459 combo) as its predecessor techradar.com techradar.com.
Intelligent Tracking for Solo Shooters: A new AI Tracking Module (optional add-on) magnetically clips on to enable automatic face/body tracking, ideal for vlogging or hands-free filming provideocoalition.com techradar.com. Reviewers call it a “game-changer” for solo creators, though it currently tracks humans only tomsguide.com tomsguide.com.
What Reviewers Love (and Don’t): Experts praise the RS 4 Mini’s pro-grade stabilization in a travel-friendly size, improved controls, and flexibility to mount a phone techradar.com tomsguide.com. Noted drawbacks include slightly stiff balancing arms and the need to re-balance when switching to vertical mode techradar.com techradar.com. Overall build quality is high – “robust enough to shoot with you for years” techradar.com techradar.com.
Stacking Up to Rivals: The RS 4 Mini faces competition from Zhiyun’s and Moza’s compact gimbals. Zhiyun Crane M3S is lighter at 705 g but has shorter battery life (7.5 h) and a ~1.8 kg payload digitalcameraworld.com digitalcameraworld.com. Zhiyun Weebill 3S is bigger (1.05 kg) with higher payload (3 kg) and extras like a built-in light/mic digitalcameraworld.com digitalcameraworld.com. Moza AirCross S undercuts DJI on price ($259) and weight (750 g) with a 1.5–1.8 kg payload, working as a 3-in-1 for cameras, phones, and action cams tech4all.net tech4all.net.

Overview: A Small Gimbal with Big Ambitions

Released on February 20, 2025, the DJI RS 4 Mini is the latest in DJI’s Ronin-series of single-handed camera stabilizers techradar.com. It’s designed for portability without sacrificing capability – compact enough for travel yet strong enough to stabilize most mirrorless setups. Weighing just ~890 grams (under 2 lbs) including the built-in battery, it’s only slightly heavier than the RS 3 Mini it replaces techradar.com. Despite the “Mini” name, it can handle serious gear: up to a 2 kg payload, enough for a full-frame body with a mid-range zoom lens provideocoalition.com techradar.com. In DJI’s lineup it sits below the larger RS 4 and RS 4 Pro gimbals, trading raw payload capacity for lightness and versatility.

Key specs include a 13-hour battery life (boosted from ~10 hours on the RS 3 Mini) and a much faster ~1.5 hour recharge time camerajabber.com techradar.com. It features a 1.4-inch color touchscreen for settings, Bluetooth 5.1 for wireless camera control, and USB-C ports for charging and control camerajabber.com. Crucially, DJI has engineered the RS 4 Mini to natively support vertical shooting (portrait mode) without needing extra brackets. Swapping from landscape to portrait is now a quick process of loosening a knob and rotating the mounting plate – a task that takes “under 10 seconds” once balanced provideocoalition.com techradar.com. This makes the gimbal ideal for Instagram Reels, TikToks or any content where a vertical format is needed.

The RS 4 Mini’s design got a subtle makeover too. It now wears DJI’s signature off-white/gray finish, giving it a premium look compared to the older black RS 3 Mini camerajabber.com. The build mixes high-strength plastic and metal; reviewers note the superb build quality and that it “feels solid” despite the lightweight frame camerajabber.com tech4all.net. DJI also improved the ergonomics with a stronger attachment for the tripod grip/extended handle, making low-angle shots and handling more comfortable camerajabber.com.

New Features and Improvements Over the RS 3 Mini

If you’re upgrading from the DJI RS 3 Mini (2023), the RS 4 Mini will feel familiar at first glance – but DJI refined nearly every aspect of the gimbal’s functionality. Some headline upgrades include:

Automated Axis Locks: The RS 4 Mini borrows the auto-locking motors from DJI’s flagship models. When you power it on, the three axes unlock automatically and are ready to balance; power off and they lock in place for safer transport techradar.com. No more twisting each motor lock by hand before and after use. This speeds up setup/breakdown significantly, a boon for run-and-gun shooters.
Fine-Tune Balance Dial: To make balancing easier, DJI added a small tuning knob on the camera plate. This lets you micro-adjust the camera’s position to nail perfect balance, which is especially helpful when using heavier camera bodies at the edge of the Mini’s capacity camerajabber.com camerajabber.com. Proper balance is critical on a small gimbal, and this dial takes out the fiddling and frustration.
Physical Mode Switches: Taking another cue from the pro-grade RS 4, the RS 4 Mini has dedicated switches for switching gimbal modes (e.g. from Pan Follow to Lock or FPV mode) and for toggling the joystick speed techradar.com. Users can flip between modes on the fly without diving into the touchscreen menu – a welcome tactile improvement for fast-paced shooting.
One-Plate Vertical Shooting: Unlike the RS 3 Mini which needed the camera to be remounted for portrait orientation, the RS 4 Mini uses a single quick-release plate that supports both orientations. You simply loosen a knob and reattach the plate at 90° with the camera still on it techradar.com. You will need to rebalance the axes after switching, which some reviewers found a bit cumbersome, but it’s still far easier and faster than before techradar.com techradar.com. Tight clearances in portrait mode mean big cameras just fit, but it works.
Increased Battery Performance: The built-in battery capacity is up to 3100 mAh, giving a rated 13 hours of runtime (stationary) nofilmschool.com. In real-world use with movement, one tester got roughly 6–7 hours per charge – still an improvement over the RS 3 Mini’s endurance techradar.com. More importantly, charging is 40% faster now: about 1.5–1.8 hours for a full charge techradar.com. Forget to top-up before a shoot? A quick lunch break charge can add hours of runtime.
Optional Intelligent Tracking Module: The RS 4 Mini introduces an innovative add-on: a small AI-powered camera module that magnetically attaches on top of the gimbal. This module performs subject detection and tracking autonomously, meaning the gimbal can follow a person’s movements to keep them in frame – no phone or third-party camera app required camerajabber.com camerajabber.com. It’s essentially DJI’s ActiveTrack technology in a standalone unit. With it, solo filmmakers can set the gimbal on its tripod and have it track their face or body as they move, pan to keep action centered, or even do 360° “orbit” shots around a subject provideocoalition.com provideocoalition.com. The module supports gesture control too: for example, holding up a hand can instruct the gimbal to start tracking or recording, “like magic” as one reviewer put it provideocoalition.com. (If this sounds familiar, DJI’s Osmo Mobile 7 smartphone gimbal introduced a similar idea of a detachable tracking camera.)

Aside from these major changes, the RS 4 Mini retains all the things that made the RS 3 Mini popular. It offers the same suite of shooting modes – Pan Follow, Lock, FPV (roll follow), 360° roll spin, and Sport mode for fast action provideocoalition.com. The front trigger still recenters the gimbal or toggles ActiveTrack, and a front scroll wheel can control camera focus or tilt. The 1.4″ touchscreen is back, and still “responsive and intuitive” for accessing settings on the go techradar.com. Basically, DJI kept the Mini’s core formula but polished the rough edges and added smart new capabilities that videographers had on their wishlist techradar.com techradar.com.

Supported Cameras and Payload Capacity

The RS 4 Mini may be small, but it’s built to carry surprisingly robust camera setups. DJI rates it for up to 2 kg (4.4 lbs) of payload techradar.com. In practice this means it can handle most mirrorless or DSLR cameras with a standard zoom or prime lens attached. For example, testers successfully balanced combos like a Sony A7S III with a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom (~1.7 kg total) techradar.com, or a Panasonic S5 II with a mid-range lens – pushing the limits but still within spec. It also works great with smaller APS-C mirrorless bodies (Sony A6600, Fujifilm X-T series, etc.) or popular full-frame compacts like the Canon EOS R8 or Nikon Z5. Even certain lightweight DSLRs (e.g. a Nikon D5600 with a 50mm lens) can be balanced on this gimbal techradar.com.

Crucially, DJI also made the RS 4 Mini compatible with smartphones. Using a dedicated phone clamp accessory, you can mount an iPhone or Android in the gimbal to get super-smooth mobile footage techradar.com. This effectively merges DJI’s Osmo Mobile functionality with the Ronin line. As DJI notes, if you only shoot on a phone, a simpler phone gimbal like the Osmo Mobile 7P might make more sense techradar.com. But for creators who alternate between camera and phone work, the RS 4 Mini covers both. It even supports mounting an action camera (like a GoPro) using adapters, and can hold small cinema cameras in a pinch – though anything over that 2 kg limit (or physically too large) is better suited for the bigger Ronin models.

Keep in mind that at the upper payload, you’ll need to balance carefully. The RS 4 Mini doesn’t compensate as much for slight misbalances as the larger RS 4 Pro does camerajabber.com. Heavier setups like a Sony A7 IV with a fast prime lens can work, but you must fine-tune the balance using the new knob for optimal performance camerajabber.com. Once balanced, users report the Mini handles these setups smoothly – but you are near the limit. As one cinematographer put it, “the 4.4 lb payload covers most full-frame mirrorless rigs… but heavier bodies and lenses need the RS 4 Pro” techradar.com. In short, the RS 4 Mini shines with small-to-mid cameras (think travel and hybrid shooters), while a dedicated pro gimbal is still king for big cinema rigs.

DJI RS 4 Mini vs Other DJI Gimbals (RS 3 Mini, RS 4, RS 4 Pro)

How does the RS 4 Mini compare to its siblings in DJI’s Ronin lineup? Here’s a quick rundown:

RS 4 Mini vs RS 3 Mini: The RS 4 Mini is essentially a more advanced successor to 2023’s RS 3 Mini, at the same $369 launch price techradar.com techradar.com. Both share the 2 kg payload and one-handed design, but the RS 4 Mini brings those key upgrades (auto-locks, vertical plate, tracking module, bigger battery) that the RS 3 Mini lacks techradar.com techradar.com. The RS 4 Mini is also off-white vs the RS 3 Mini’s black finish. Despite all the new features, weight remained similar – about 890 g vs ~850 g on the RS 3 Mini techradar.com. In folded size they’re close too. In short, the RS 4 Mini does everything the RS 3 Mini did, just better and more – making it a compelling upgrade. The RS 3 Mini is still a solid tool (it stabilizes well and even supports vertical shooting), and now can be found at a discounted price if budget is a concern techradar.com. But you’d miss out on the modern improvements and tracking capability.
RS 4 Mini vs RS 4 (Standard): DJI’s RS 4 (sometimes just called Ronin RS4) is the full-size gimbal launched in 2024 for prosumer use. It weighs about 1.07 kg (2.36 lbs) – so heavier and physically larger than the Mini cined.com cined.com. In return, it can carry up to 3 kg (6.6 lbs) of camera gear cined.com, making it suitable for heavier camera setups or longer lenses that would overwhelm the Mini. The RS 4 shares many of the same new features (automatic locks, 1.8″ OLED screen, fine-tune knob, native vertical mode) cined.com cined.com. In fact, the RS 4 Mini borrowed its new tricks from the RS 4, so their user experience is quite similar techradar.com. The RS 4 has a removable battery grip and even an optional high-capacity battery that can stretch runtime to an insane 29.5 hours cined.com cined.com. It also adds extra accessory ports (RSA ports) to attach focus motors or handles cined.com. Essentially, the RS 4 is for shooters who need more payload and expandability – at the cost of bulk and price (around $550+). If you’re primarily using lightweight cameras or traveling, the Mini is easier to pack and much lighter in hand. One reviewer noted that unless you need the 3 kg capacity, the RS 4 Mini’s portability makes it the better choice for content creators on the move techradar.com provideocoalition.com.
RS 4 Mini vs RS 4 Pro: The RS 4 Pro is DJI’s flagship professional gimbal (replacement for the RS 3 Pro) released alongside the RS 4. It’s built with carbon fiber, weighs ~1.6 kg, and boasts a 4.5 kg (10 lb) max payload cined.com provideocoalition.com. That means it can handle big cinema cameras, heavy full-frame bodies with long zooms, etc., that the Mini could never hold. The RS 4 Pro also supports more advanced setups: it can run two focus motors (for simultaneous focus and zoom control on cine lenses) cined.com, and it’s compatible with DJI’s LiDAR focusing system and wireless video transmitters for high-end production work cined.com. Both the RS 4 Pro and standard RS 4 feature the same 4th-gen stabilization algorithm and improved vertical shooting mode as the Mini cined.com cined.com, so stabilization quality and software features are comparable – you’re just dealing with a much larger form factor. The RS 4 Pro is overkill for most mirrorless camera users; it shines on professional film sets. But if you foresee needing to stabilize a heavier rig down the line (or require the extra I/O and expansion), the RS 4 Pro is the top of DJI’s line – just expect a price tag north of $850 for the base unit cined.com (about double the Mini). For the average creator or independent filmmaker, the RS 4 Mini hits a sweet spot of cost, capability, and convenience.

In summary, DJI now offers a Ronin gimbal at every size: RS 4 Pro for high-end cinema, RS 4 for mid-range mirrorless/DSLR, and RS 4 Mini for travel and hybrid creators. Impressively, the RS 4 Mini doesn’t feel like a “cheap” or stripped version – it carries over nearly all the tech of its bigger brothers provideocoalition.com provideocoalition.com. Unless you absolutely need the extra payload, most users will find the RS 4 Mini delivers comparable results in a much friendlier package.

Competing Gimbals: Zhiyun, Moza, and Others

DJI isn’t the only game in town for camera stabilizers. Rival companies like Zhiyun and Moza have their own offerings, and the RS 4 Mini enters a competitive field of compact gimbals. Here’s how it stacks up against some popular alternatives in 2025:

Zhiyun Crane-M3S: Zhiyun’s Crane M3S (launched mid-2023) is a direct competitor in the “small but mighty” category. At 705 g it’s even lighter than the RS 4 Mini digitalcameraworld.com and extremely portable. The M3S can handle a mirrorless camera with a modest lens – Zhiyun claims it supports combos like a Sony A7 + 24–70mm f/4, which suggests around a 1.5–1.8 kg payload limit newsshooter.com. That’s a bit less capacity than DJI’s 2 kg, so the RS 4 Mini has an edge for heavier setups digitalcameraworld.com digitalcameraworld.com. The Crane M3S, however, includes some unique features: it has a built-in fill LED light and even an integrated microphone for basic audio, catering to vloggers digitalcameraworld.com digitalcameraworld.com. It also sports a 1.22″ OLED touchscreen and Bluetooth shutter control similar to DJI. One downside is its smaller battery – ~7.5 hours runtime digitalcameraworld.com – and it lacks the auto-locks and advanced tracking that the RS 4 Mini offers. Price-wise, the M3S undercuts DJI; it launched around $269 (and often on sale for ~$250) digitalcameraworld.com. In short, Zhiyun’s M3S is a budget-friendly ultra-compact gimbal that appeals to travel vloggers, but it trades off some payload and battery stamina. If your camera is light and you value the built-in light/mic, the M3S is a solid cheaper alternative – otherwise the RS 4 Mini’s stronger motors and features justify its higher price.
Zhiyun Weebill 3S: The Weebill series is Zhiyun’s answer to DJI’s mid-sized gimbals, and the Weebill 3S (2023) sits somewhere between the RS 4 Mini and RS 4. Weighing about 1.05 kg, it’s closer to the full-size RS 4 in heft digitalcameraworld.com. But thanks to that, it boasts a higher max payload (Zhiyun doesn’t quote an exact number, but users report ~2.5–3 kg support, enough for larger DSLR setups). The Weebill 3S’s signature is its ergonomic design: it comes with a wrist support and sling handle grip that make holding the gimbal in underslung (low angle) mode easier on the arms digitalcameraworld.com digitalcameraworld.com. It also packs creative extras – not only a fill light, but even a built-in audio microphone for scratch audio or run-and-gun interviews digitalcameraworld.com. These features mean the Weebill 3S is slightly bulkier, but it’s a feature-rich tool for filmmakers who might otherwise rig up accessories. It runs about 11–12 hours per charge and is priced around $399 for the combo kit. Compared to the RS 4 Mini, the Weebill 3S offers more payload and gadgets, but less compactness. If you need to carry a heavier camera or love the sling grip style, Zhiyun’s offering is attractive. However, you won’t get DJI’s ActiveTrack module or the refined DJI software experience. As one review noted, if you already have a Weebill 3, the improvements in the 3S are nice but not drastic digitalcameraworld.com. For new buyers looking at the RS 4 Mini vs Weebill 3S, it may come down to whether you prioritize minimal weight (DJI) or extra handling support and payload (Zhiyun).
Moza AirCross S: Gudsen Moza carved out a niche with the AirCross S as a “Swiss Army knife” gimbal for content creators. This little stabilizer weighs only 700–750 g but is uniquely designed to support three types of devices: mirrorless cameras, smartphones, and action cams, all with one gimbal tech4all.net tech4all.net. It even allows mounting multiple devices at once via a dual-layer bracket – for example, you could attach a GoPro alongside your main camera. The AirCross S carries about 1.5–1.8 kg max tech4all.net, slightly less than DJI’s Mini, and its battery runs ~10 hours jpckemang.com. It impressed reviewers with smooth stabilization on lightweight cameras and phones, though pushing it with a heavier camera (like a full-frame with a long lens) could introduce vibrations at extreme angles tech4all.net tech4all.net. The big selling point is value: at roughly $250–$270, it’s significantly cheaper than the DJI RS 4 Mini tech4all.net. Moza includes a nice kit (tripod base, phone clamp, carrying case, even an L-bracket for vertical shooting) right in the box tech4all.net. The trade-offs? Slightly lower build quality – it’s a mix of plastic and metal and “not too convincing” in some parts, according to one review tech4all.net. Also, the software/app isn’t as polished as DJI’s. But Moza is known for innovation, and the AirCross S is arguably the best budget compact gimbal out now for multi-device filmmakers. For those on a tight budget or who want one gimbal to cover a phone, action cam, and a small mirrorless, the AirCross S is a compelling alternative. Just know it has its limits with heavier payloads, whereas the RS 4 Mini leaves a bit more headroom.
Others (Feiyu SCORP Mini 2/3, etc.): Beyond Zhiyun and Moza, brands like FeiyuTech also compete in this space. Feiyu’s SCORP Mini series, for instance, offers compact gimbals that often undercut DJI in price. The Feiyu SCORP-Mini 2 (and a newly released SCORP-Mini 3) have drawn attention in 2025 as affordable options for mirrorless cameras and phones, sometimes bundled with wireless controls. However, these tend to have lower payloads (~1.2–1.5 kg) and fewer advanced features. They’re worth a look if budget is the primary concern, but many creators still gravitate to DJI or Zhiyun for reliability and support.

In summary, the DJI RS 4 Mini sits at the higher-end of the compact gimbal market in price, but it also offers the most well-rounded feature set. No competitor currently matches its combination of automated locks, robust 2 kg motors, and AI tracking capabilities. Zhiyun’s and Moza’s offerings either aim for ultra-lightweight simplicity or add features in other areas (like lights or grips) to differentiate. Depending on your needs, one of those might be a better fit – but for a general-purpose, travel-friendly stabilizer that “just works” with both cameras and phones, the RS 4 Mini is hard to beat in 2025.

What the Industry Experts Are Saying

The DJI RS 4 Mini has garnered rave reviews from tech journalists and filmmakers alike. Many see it as a milestone in making professional stabilization accessible to everyday content creators. Here are some insights and quotes from the experts:

“The DJI RS 4 Mini is the best portable camera gimbal you can buy.” – TechRadar techradar.com. In a glowing review, TechRadar’s tester praised DJI for upgrading the Mini with “content creators in mind.” They highlighted how the optional phone support and the Intelligent Tracking Module make it a flexible, cutting-edge tool for solo videographers techradar.com. The reviewer also noted that design refinements like the auto locks and single vertical plate help the RS 4 Mini “make it easy to get pro-quality shots” even for YouTubers and Instagram creators techradar.com. The only real nitpick was that the arms can be a bit stiff when balancing and you still must rebalance for vertical mode techradar.com techradar.com – minor inconveniences in an otherwise stellar package.
“My favorite small gimbal just got smarter — now with built-in tracking and faster setup.” – Tom’s Guide tomsguide.com. Tom’s Guide gave the RS 4 Mini an Editor’s Choice award, calling it “the hands-free gimbal you’ve been waiting for.” Their reviewer loved that DJI “takes what worked in the RS 3 Mini and refines nearly every aspect” – from the automatic locks to the more seamless vertical conversion tomsguide.com. The AI tracking was singled out as a game-changer for one-person crews, with the only complaint that it currently only tracks human subjects (so it won’t follow, say, a pet or vehicle autonomously) tomsguide.com tomsguide.com. The verdict: if you want a lightweight, professional-grade stabilizer that mixes portability and performance, “this is the one to get” tomsguide.com.
“It looks and feels similar in size to the RS 4 Pro… moves smoother than the barista who makes my flat whites.” – ProVideo Coalition provideocoalition.com provideocoalition.com. In a colorful review, filmmaker Brian Hallett compared the Mini to its much larger Pro sibling and found them surprisingly alike in build and operation – a testament to DJI’s trickle-down of features provideocoalition.com. He tested it both with mirrorless cameras and a smartphone, and echoed that if you primarily shoot with a phone, a dedicated phone gimbal (like DJI’s Osmo 7P) might be a better experience due to the smaller form factor provideocoalition.com. But for camera users, he found the RS 4 Mini kept up with his professional demands. He was impressed by the Intelligent Tracking Module’s ability to lock onto a face “like a golden retriever to a tennis ball,” allowing him to walk and talk hands-free provideocoalition.com. However, he also noted that as an experienced operator, the AI wasn’t as fast as his own manual skills in some scenarios, and it could get confused by non-human subjects (his test with marching band musicians had the module momentarily tracking a shiny tuba instead of a face!) provideocoalition.com. His overall take was positive – the RS 4 Mini delivered “great performance for its size” and only a couple of things stood out as limitations, which he found understandable given its compact design.
“Upgraded with content creators in mind… ideal for hands-free framing and shooting solo.” – Chris Rowlands, TechRadar techradar.com. Another point TechRadar and others emphasized is how DJI is essentially expanding what creators can do solo. With subject tracking, one-person crews can achieve shots that used to require a camera operator – the gimbal becomes your cameraman. This aligns with a broader trend: gimbals are no longer just filmmaking toys for the few, but “must-have tools in the arsenal of every content creator,” as TechRadar put it techradar.com. DJI, perhaps more than any brand, has driven this democratization of stabilized video techradar.com.

Overall, expert consensus is that DJI nailed the brief with the RS 4 Mini. It successfully addresses the wishes of vloggers and travel filmmakers – easy portability, quick setup, social-media-friendly shooting – while still delivering the rock-steady footage and build quality that professionals expect. There’s a sense that this little gimbal hits a sweet spot that will make it a go-to recommendation for years to come, much like the original Ronin-S did for its class a few years back.

Firmware Updates, Availability, and Future Outlook

DJI has shown a commitment to keep improving the RS 4 Mini even after release. In May 2025, a firmware update (v1.2) rolled out with tweaks to enhance the user experience nofilmschool.com. This update improved the ActiveTrack’s reliability when shooting at high or low angles (making the subject tracking less likely to lose you in extreme positions) nofilmschool.com nofilmschool.com. It also added the ability to enter Sleep Mode by simply double-pressing the power button (convenient for pausing work without fully powering down) and a quick Bluetooth reset function nofilmschool.com. DJI even squashed some miscellaneous bugs. Early adopters are encouraged to keep their RS 4 Mini’s firmware up to date via the Ronin app to benefit from these refinements.

In terms of availability, the RS 4 Mini is widely available through DJI’s store and retailers globally. At launch it was priced at $369 / £339 for the standard package techradar.com, which includes the gimbal, tripod grip, camera cables, and plate techradar.com. The Creator Combo at $459 / £419 adds the Intelligent Tracking Module and a Briefcase Handle (side grip) in the box techradar.com techradar.com. Notably, DJI kept prices on par with the previous model – there was no price hike despite the added features techradar.com. By late 2025, you might even find occasional discounts or bundle deals, especially on the RS 3 Mini (the older model) which DJI and dealers often put on sale techradar.com. The RS 4 Mini comes in one color (white/gray) and has no Pro version – it is itself the “Mini” variant of the RS 4 series.

One thing to be aware of: DJI’s ongoing issues in the US market. There have been some legal and tariff hurdles affecting DJI’s ability to sell products in the United States nofilmschool.com. However, as of this writing, the RS 4 Mini is still being sold and supported in the US (DJI even showcased it at the NAB 2025 trade show) dji.com. Supply appears stable, but it’s a situation to watch if you’re in North America.

Looking ahead, what’s next in the world of gimbals? DJI typically updates its Ronin line every 1–2 years, so by late 2025 we might start hearing whispers of a DJI RS 5 or at least further firmware boosts to the RS 4 series. No concrete RS 5 rumors have surfaced yet, and given the strength of the RS 4 line, DJI may not rush a new model. If anything, we might see software updates bringing RS 4 Mini features to larger gimbals (for example, perhaps a future tracking module or mode for the RS 4 Pro). DJI could also expand the Mini’s ecosystem with new accessories – imagine a mini LiDAR focusing unit or an even smarter AI module that tracks non-human subjects (addressing that “missed opportunity” noted by reviewers tomsguide.com).

On the competitor front, expect Zhiyun to respond in kind. It wouldn’t be surprising if a Zhiyun Weebill 4 or Crane-M4 is in development, potentially integrating AI tracking features to keep up with DJI. Zhiyun has already shown interest in adding value (like lights and mics); perhaps an add-on tracking camera or improved app-based tracking could be their next move. Moza and others will likely continue targeting the budget segment – rumor has it Moza is working on an AirCross successor with higher payload, and FeiyuTech just released the SCORP Mini 3 Pro which some YouTubers call “the best budget gimbal of 2025” youtube.com. All this competition is great news for creators, as it pushes innovation forward.

For now, the DJI RS 4 Mini stands out as the compact gimbal to beat in 2025. Its combination of physical improvements and intelligent features has raised the bar for what we can expect from a “mini” stabilizer. Whether you’re a travel vlogger, wedding filmmaker, or an enthusiast capturing family videos, tools like the RS 4 Mini put smooth, cinematic camera moves within reach – no big crew or bulky rig needed. It’s exciting to imagine how much more capable these devices will become in the next few years. But one thing is certain: DJI’s little gimbal has proven that size no longer has to be a limitation when it comes to creating big, dynamic visuals.

Sources: DJI Official Announcements; TechRadar Review techradar.com techradar.com; Tom’s Guide Review tomsguide.com; Camera Jabber camerajabber.com camerajabber.com; ProVideo Coalition provideocoalition.com provideocoalition.com; NoFilmSchool nofilmschool.com nofilmschool.com; DigitalCameraWorld and others for competitor info digitalcameraworld.com tech4all.net.