DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs GFX 50S IIvs Z7 II
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DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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Which should you buy?
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.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Who should buy what
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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the gfx 50s ii, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | GFX 50S II (2021) | Z7 II (2020) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £2,999 | £2,699 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 51.4MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (cropped) | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 3fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~420 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 900g body only | 705g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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