DJI Osmo Pocket 3vs A7C IIvs ZV-E10
DJI
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
From £379
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
View DJI Osmo Pocket 3
Which should you buy?
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.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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)
- 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
A7C II (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
- You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
- You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
- You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form
ZV-E10 (2021)
- You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
- You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
- You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the dji osmo pocket 3 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) | A7C II (2023) | ZV-E10 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £379 | £1,499 | £399 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 33.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition | Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops | None (use OIS lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g | 514g body only | 343g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm | 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI |
Compare pairs from this group