Canon EOS 90Dvs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs X-A7
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Content Creators Starting Out — DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023): The Osmo Pocket 3 with everything you need to start creating — wide-angle lens, ND filters, and tripod included for a complete creator kit.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
- You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
- You want the full solo creator setup without buying accessories separately
- You're a travel vlogger or content creator ready to go on day one
- You want the best value on the Pocket 3 system with essential accessories included
X-A7 (2019)
- You want an affordable first mirrorless with decent video capabilities
- You shoot a lot of selfie-style content or vlog on a budget
- Note: no viewfinder and limited lens support — the X-T30 II is a better long-term investment
Quick take: The canon eos 90d has the highest resolution at 32mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | X-A7 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £499 | £399 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 20fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | 166 mins video | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 701g body only | 179g (camera only) | 320g body only |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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