EOS R8vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs A7 III
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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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.
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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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 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
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The eos r8 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the a7 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R8 (2023) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 461g body only | 179g (camera only) | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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