EOS R100vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Sony RX100 VII

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R100 Canon EOS R100 (2023) From £529 Best for First camera / beginner photography View EOS R100
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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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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) From £1099 Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

Which should you buy?

First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.

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.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R100 (2023)

  • First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
  • Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
  • Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
  • Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed

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

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
  • You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
  • You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package

Quick take: The eos r100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R100 (2023)DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £529 £499 £1,099
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 1-inch CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 24.1MP 20.0MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking Face/subject tracking AF 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 3-axis mechanical gimbal 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 6.5fps mechanical 20fps 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life ~270 shots (CIPA) 166 mins video ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 356g (body, battery, card) 179g (camera only) 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification None Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II Single microSD Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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