Zhiyun Smooth Q2 vs Zhiyun Smooth 4 – Which Is Better?

Update February 21, 2020: The DJI Osmo Mobile 3 could be a better buy if you use a lot of ultra-wide-angle shots. The arm is designed to stay out of sight from the wide shot. Read more about the DJI Osmo Mobile 3… Click here.

Update January 31st, 2020: Filmic Pro, the professional video camera app, is compatible with Zhiyun Smooth 4, but not compatible with Zhiyun Smooth Q2.

The Zhiyun Smooth 4 and the Zhiyun Smooth Q2. They are both very popular smartphone gimbals. Which one should you get?

I posted about the 3 reasons why I will buy the Zhiyun Smooth Q2. Watch it here…https://youtu.be/F7H-oNjHRYU

Main Differences

Let’s compare 3 differentiating features. Size, Strength, and Speed.

Size

The reason for the existence of Smooth Q2 is the size. 3-axis smartphone gimbals are evolving and becoming smaller.

The Smooth Q2 is 204mm long while the Smooth 4 is 328mm long.

Now that it is smaller, I have no reason not to bring it for my travels.

Strength

The Q2 claims it can hold a phone up to 260 grams. That’s 50 grams more than the Smooth 4.

So it can hold the 196g Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ with 64 gram more for an Olloclip lens attachment.

Speed

The Q2 has a quick release system, so you don’t have to mount and rebalance the phone every time.

I can just leave the phone holder attached to the phone. Quickly release from the gimbal to reply to a message.

Feature Comparison

Zhiyun Smooth 4
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Zhiyun Smooth Q2
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Launch DateApril 2018October 2019
Height12.91″ / 328mm8.03″ / 204mm 👍
Weight19.29oz / 547g15.9oz / 450g 👍
Control PanelSophisticated
8 buttons, 1 trigger, 2 wheels 👍
Minimalist
2 buttons, 1 joystick
Battery Runtime8 to 12 hours17 hours 👍
Battery Charging Time3.5 hours3 hours
Rotation Angle300 degrees360 degrees 👍
Maximum Weight Limit Capacity7.41oz / 210g9.17oz / 260g 👍
Mini TripodIncluded 👍Sold sseparately
Filmic Pro appCompatible 👍NOT compatible
VerdictI will do more professional looking videos with the sophisticated Zhiyun Smooth 4.I will travel more with the lightweight and small size Zhiyun Smooth Q2.
Check out the best price for Zhiyun Smooth 4… Click hereCheck out the best price for Zhiyun Smooth Q2… Click here

To check if Smooth Q2 is compatible with Filmic Pro in the future, go here… https://filmicpro.helpscoutdocs.com/article/17-which-gimbals-are-currently-supported-by-filmic-pro

Choose One

Which smartphone gimbal do you think is best for you?

Feel free to reply with a comment or question.

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See you in the next one!

Adrian Lee
VIDEOLANE.COM

PS:

Who are the closest competitors in the small gimbal arena?

  • Zhiyun Smooth-Q2 | 450g
  • DJI Osmo Mobile 3 | 405g
  • Snoppa Atom | 440g
  • Feiyu Vlog Pocket | 272g
  • Moza Mini A | 498g

In the next post, I will do a comparison among the small smartphone gimbals.

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