Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs EOS R50vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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.
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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.
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
EOS R50 (2023)
- You're completely new to mirrorless cameras and want something uncomplicated
- You create vertical content for TikTok, Instagram Reels, or YouTube Shorts
- You want great autofocus without needing to understand complex menus
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
Quick take: The canon eos r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the canon eos r5 mark ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | EOS R50 (2023) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £599 | £499 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video |
| Weight | 746g body only | 375g body only | 179g (camera only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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