DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Fujifilm X-Pro3vs Nikon Z8
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Fujifilm
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
From £1599
Best for Street, documentary & rangefinder enthusiasts
View Fujifilm X-Pro3
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.
Street, Documentary & Rangefinder Enthusiasts — Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019): The most opinionated camera Fujifilm makes — a hidden screen and hybrid OVF enforce deliberate photography, rewarding photographers who slow down.
Sports, Wildlife & Hybrid Professionals — Nikon Z8 (2023): Z9 performance in a compact body — 45MP, 8K/60p RAW, and 20fps burst without the bulk or price of the flagship.
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
Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019)
- You shoot street or documentary photography and value a minimal shooting workflow
- You want a rangefinder experience with modern digital image quality
- You love Fujifilm film simulations and prioritise stills over video
Nikon Z8 (2023)
- You need Z9-level performance in a more travel-friendly and portable body
- You shoot wildlife, weddings, or sport and need exceptional resolution with speed
- You want the best Nikon mirrorless body available without carrying the full Z9
Quick take: The nikon z8 has the highest resolution at 46mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x-pro3, nikon z8 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Fujifilm X-Pro3 (2019) | Nikon Z8 (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,599 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 45.7MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP | 45.7MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, ProRes RAW |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | Subject detection AF, 493-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (lens-based only) | 6-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps mechanical / 20fps electronic | 20fps RAW / 120fps JPEG |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 440 shots (CIPA) | 330 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 497g body only | 910g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 140.5 × 82.8 × 46.1mm | 144.0 × 118.5 × 83.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Hybrid OVF/EVF — 0.5" OLED, 3.69M dots | 0.5" Quad-VGA OLED EVF, 3.69M dots, 120fps |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" hidden sub-LCD (opens down only) | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Nikon Z-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I | Dual CFexpress Type B / XQD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth |
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