Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Z7 II
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
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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?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
- You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
- You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £499 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.0MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 179g (camera only) | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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