EOS M50 IIvs DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Leica M11
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
From £379
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Who should buy what
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- You travel and want cinema-quality stabilised video in your pocket
- You vlog solo and need reliable automatic subject tracking
- You want significantly better image quality than a smartphone gimbal
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £379 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 179g | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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