Canon EOS R3vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Hasselblad X2D 100C
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
Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
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.
Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.
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
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
- You need the ultimate medium format image quality alongside modern conveniences
- You shoot at a level where dynamic range, colour depth, and resolution are critical
- You want the best Hasselblad mirrorless available today
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, hasselblad x2d 100c are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £499 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 100.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 3.3fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video | 420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 179g (camera only) | 895g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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