DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs X-T30 IIvs Ricoh GR IIIx

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) From £499 Best for Content creators starting out View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
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Fujifilm X-T30 II Fujifilm X-T30 II (2021) From £499 Best for Street & portrait photography View X-T30 II
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Ricoh Ricoh GR IIIx Ricoh Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) From £999 Best for Street portraits & reportage View Ricoh GR IIIx

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 & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.

Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.

↓ Full specifications below

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

X-T30 II (2021)

  • You want excellent Fujifilm image quality in a smaller, lighter body
  • You shoot primarily stills and don't need IBIS or complex video features
  • You want to stretch your budget without compromising on image quality

Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)

  • You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
  • You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
  • You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone

Quick take: The x-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)X-T30 II (2021)Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Price £499 £499 £999
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 26.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo 1080p/60p
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal None (no IBIS) 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 20fps 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 4fps
Battery Life 166 mins video ~380 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 383g body only 262g
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification None
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" touchscreen, tilting 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Fujifilm X-mount Fixed 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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