EOS R50vs EOS R8vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R50 Canon EOS R50 (2023) From £599 Best for Beginners & family View EOS R50
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Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R8 (2023) From £1099 Best for Full-frame entry View EOS R8
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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

Which should you buy?

Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.

Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

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

EOS R8 (2023)

  • You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
  • You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
  • You primarily shoot stills with occasional video

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 eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS R50 (2023)EOS R8 (2023)DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Price £599 £1,099 £499
Sensor 24.2MP APS-C CMOS 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 1-inch CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 24.2MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking Face/subject tracking AF
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) None (no IBIS) 3-axis mechanical gimbal
Burst Rate 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic 20fps
Battery Life ~380 shots (CIPA) ~220 shots (CIPA) 166 mins video
Weight 375g body only 461g body only 179g (camera only)
Dimensions 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× None
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen
Mount Canon RF-S / RF Canon RF mount (full-frame) Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-II slot Single microSD
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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