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.
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.
Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.
Who should buy what
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
A7 III (2018)
ZV-E10 (2021)
Quick take: The a7 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable; only the a7 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | A7 III (2018) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £1,699 | £399 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 565g (body, battery, card) | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony E-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
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