Canon EOS R3vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs OM System OM-1 Mark II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R3 Canon Canon EOS R3 (2021) From £5999 Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals View Canon EOS R3
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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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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II

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.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

↓ Full specifications below

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

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

Quick take: The canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R3 (2021)DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £5,999 £499 £1,999
Sensor 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 1-inch CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 24.1MP 20.0MP 20.0MP
Video 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF Face/subject tracking AF AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS 3-axis mechanical gimbal 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 20fps 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life 620 shots (CIPA) 166 mins video 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 1015g body only 179g (camera only) 599g body only
Dimensions 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
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 Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Dual CFexpress Type B Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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