EOS M50 IIvs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs OM-1 II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M50 II Canon EOS M50 II (2020) From £449 Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS M50 II
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DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) From £499 Best for Content creators starting out View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
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OM System OM-1 II OM System OM-1 II (2024) From £1499 Best for Wildlife & action View OM-1 II

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.

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.

Wildlife & Action — OM-1 II (2024): 120fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and IP53 sealing — the most capable wildlife and action camera in the Micro Four Thirds world.

↓ Full specifications below

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 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

OM-1 II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds, or fast action and want the best MFT autofocus available
  • You need strong weather sealing without the weight of a full-frame sports body
  • You're in the MFT system and want a flagship-level body upgrade

Quick take: The eos m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 ii is the most affordable; only the om-1 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS M50 II (2020)DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)OM-1 II (2024)
Price £449 £499 £1,499
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 1-inch CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Stacked BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.1MP 20.0MP 20.4MP
Video 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/120p Cinema4K, Apple ProRes RAW (with recorder)
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection Face/subject tracking AF Quad-Pixel phase-detect, 1053 points, AI subject recognition (birds/animals)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (Dual IS)
Burst Rate 10fps 20fps 120fps electronic (blackout-free), 15fps mechanical
Battery Life ~305 shots (CIPA) 166 mins video ~520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 387g body only 179g (camera only) 561g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× None EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.83× magnification
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating 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 Dual SD UHS-II slots
Connectivity USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
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