DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Fujifilm X100VIvs Sony FX30
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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.
Street, Travel & Everyday — Fujifilm X100VI (2024): The best fixed-lens camera ever made — 40MP, 7-stop IBIS, film simulations, and a design icon. Wildly oversubscribed for good reason.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
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 X100VI (2024)
- You want a single camera for travel, street, and everyday shooting
- You love the aesthetic of film simulations and analogue rendering
- You want the best compact camera that you'll actually carry with you everywhere
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
Quick take: The fujifilm x100vi has the highest resolution at 40mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the fujifilm x100vi, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Fujifilm X100VI (2024) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,499 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 40.2MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2 10-bit internal | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect 425 points, subject/eye tracking | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7-stop IBIS | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps mechanical, 25fps electronic | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~450 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 533g with battery and card | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 128.0 × 74.8 × 55.3mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical/EVF hybrid, 3.69M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fixed Fujinon 23mm f/2 (35mm equiv) | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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