EOS R8vs DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs Leica M11
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
From £379
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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Which should you buy?
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.
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
Rangefinder Enthusiasts & Collectors — Leica M11 (2022): 60MP of full-frame resolution in the thinnest digital M ever made — the M11 is the definitive expression of Leica's rangefinder tradition.
Who should buy what
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 Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- You travel and want cinema-quality stabilised video in your pocket
- You vlog solo and need reliable automatic subject tracking
- You want significantly better image quality than a smartphone gimbal
Leica M11 (2022)
- You shoot street, documentary, or reportage and prefer manual focus discipline
- You value a discreet, minimal camera that doesn't draw attention in public
- You're willing to invest time in the rangefinder learning curve for a uniquely rewarding experience
Quick take: The leica m11 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | Leica M11 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £379 | £7,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS (Tri-resolution: 60/36/18MP) |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP | 60.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Manual focus only (rangefinder coupled) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps | 4.5fps |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video (CIPA) | 700 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 179g | 530g body only |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 138.6 × 80.0 × 38.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None | Optical rangefinder (0.73× magnification) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 2.3" fixed TFT LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Leica M-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II + 64GB internal storage |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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