Canon EOS R3vs EOS R7vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
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 & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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
Quick take: The eos r7 has the highest resolution at 32mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, eos r7 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | EOS R7 (2022) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £1,399 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 32.5MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 612g (body, battery, card) | 179g (camera only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Dual SD UHS-II | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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