DJI
DJI RS 4
$549Cheaper
Released 2024-04
Best Gimbals · head-to-head
DJI RS 4 vs Zhiyun Crane 4
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DJI RS 4 is cheaper at $549. Every spec and price links to its source.
Zhiyun
Zhiyun Crane 4
$669
Released 2023-07
Which is better: the DJI RS 4 or Zhiyun Crane 4?
The DJI RS 4 wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0. The DJI RS 4 is the cheaper at $549. The DJI RS 4 both leads on specs and costs less — the straightforward pick.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | DJI RS 4 | Zhiyun Crane 4 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $549 MSRP, gimbal only | $669 MSRP, standard kit (combo $749) |
| Brand | DJI | Zhiyun |
| Released | 2024-04 | 2023-07 |
| Type | camera | camera |
| Max payload (lb) | 6.6 | — |
| Axes | 3 | 3 |
| Battery hours | 12 | 12 |
| Weight (lb) | 2.35 | 3.69 |
| Built in screen | Yes | Yes |
| Quick release | Arca-Swiss / Manfrotto compatible QR plate | Dual-layer QR plates (landscape/portrait) |
| Release | 2024-04 | 2023-07 |
Sources — DJI RS 4: dji.com (verified 2026-06-19). Zhiyun Crane 4: store.zhiyun-tech.com (verified 2026-06-19).
What's the difference between the DJI RS 4 and Zhiyun Crane 4?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Weight (lb): DJI RS 4 2.35 vs Zhiyun Crane 4 3.69
- Quick release: DJI RS 4 Arca-Swiss / Manfrotto compatible QR plate vs Zhiyun Crane 4 Dual-layer QR plates (landscape/portrait)
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
DJI RS 4
Rests on a single whitelisted hands-on review: TechRadar's Editor's Choice writeup of the base DJI RS 4 by Damien Demolder (April 2024). He found it very easy to set up and rebalance thanks to Teflon-coated arms, praised the quick plate-swap vertical mode that needs no rebalancing, and liked the longer tilt arm plus Focus Pro motor and camera-control integration. No lab measurements were reported, and the only noted downside is that the Android app isn't on the Google Play Store. With just one source, there is no cross-outlet agreement to confirm or contradict. (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Very easy to set up and rebalance; Teflon-coated arms let you make tiny adjustments with less effort; Vertical shooting mode is excellent — quick plate swap, no rebalancing needed; Longer tilt arm handles more accessories, and Focus Pro motor / camera-control integration works well.
Flagged: Android version of the app isn't on the Google Play Store; Still a bit of a process — like all gimbals it demands patience and setup time, not instant results.
Zhiyun Crane 4
No sourced tester review yet.