Canon EOS R3vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs A7C
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 Travel & Content Creation — A7C (2020): The A7C proves full-frame doesn't have to be bulky. Excellent battery life, reliable Eye AF and a vari-angle screen in a pocketable body is a compelling combination for travel and content creators. The A7C II improved on it, but the original remains a strong value buy.
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
A7C (2020)
- Travel photographers who want full-frame in the smallest possible body
- Content creators who need a flip screen and reliable Eye AF
- Photographers upgrading from APS-C who want to keep a compact kit
- Vloggers who need 4K and great battery life on the road
Quick take: The a7c has the highest resolution at 24mp; 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) | A7C (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £499 | £1,299 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video | ~740 shots (CIPA) — outstanding for a Sony mirrorless |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 179g (camera only) | 509g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | None built-in — use rear screen or accessory EVF |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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