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.
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.
Who should buy what
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
X-A7 (2019)
Nikon Zfc (2021)
Quick take: The x-a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the x-a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | X-A7 (2019) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £399 | £799 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 6fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~440 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 320g body only | 445g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single UHS-I SD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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