EOS R8vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Nikon Zfc

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

Quick take: The eos r8 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 R8 (2023)DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £1,099 £499 £799
Sensor 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 1-inch CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 20.0MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking Face/subject tracking AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) 3-axis mechanical gimbal None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic 20fps 11fps
Battery Life ~220 shots (CIPA) 166 mins video 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 461g body only 179g (camera only) 445g body only
Dimensions 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon RF mount (full-frame) Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-II slot Single microSD Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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