EOS R50vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Olympus OM-D E-M5 III
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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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.
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.
Travel & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Who should buy what
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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
Quick take: The eos r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £499 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Face/subject tracking AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 20fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video | 390 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | 179g (camera only) | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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