Canon EOS R3vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs X-H2
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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
Quick take: The x-h2 has the highest resolution at 40mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, x-h2 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | X-H2 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £499 | £1,399 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 40.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video | ~680 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 179g (camera only) | 660g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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