Entry Full-Frame Stills Photography — EOS RP (2019): An affordable gateway into the RF system. The RP makes sense as a stepping stone camera — if you're committed to Canon RF glass, this is the cheapest full-frame body to buy those lenses for. Just manage expectations on video and battery life.
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.
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
EOS RP (2019)
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Nikon Zf (2023)
Quick take: The eos rp has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS RP (2019) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Nikon Zf (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £499 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 26.2MP Full-Frame CMOS | 1-inch CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.2MP | 20.0MP | 24.5MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (with 1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 4779 manually selectable positions | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 5fps mechanical | 20fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) — very limited | 166 mins video | ~380 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 485g (body, battery, card) | 179g (camera only) | 710g with battery |
| Dimensions | 132.5 × 85.0 × 70.0mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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