EOS M50 IIvs DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs OM-D E-M10 IV
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.
Travel & Everyday — OM-D E-M10 IV (2020): Compact Micro Four Thirds body with built-in IBIS — ideal for travellers who want stability without bulk.
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
OM-D E-M10 IV (2020)
- You're new to mirrorless and want a small, uncomplicated first camera to learn on
- You want excellent in-body stabilisation to steady handheld video and shake-prone shooting
- You're drawn to the Micro Four Thirds ecosystem and want to start at the entry level
Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; 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) | OM-D E-M10 IV (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £379 | £469 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 20.3MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect + contrast detect, 121 points |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | 179g | 383g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 121.4 × 83.6 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.46× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI |
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