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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
X-T30 II (2021)
A6400 (2019)
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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 26.1MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 383g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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