Canon EOS R3vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs X-E4
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.
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
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
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
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The x-e4 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 179g (camera only) | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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