DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Leica SL3

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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Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C Hasselblad Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) From £3999 Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format View Hasselblad X1D II 50C
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Leica Leica SL3 Leica Leica SL3 (2024) From £6499 Best for Professional & luxury hybrid shooters View Leica SL3

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.

Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.

Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.

↓ 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

Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)

  • You want Hasselblad's legendary colour rendition in a modern mirrorless body
  • You shoot portrait, landscape, or fine art photography at a professional level
  • You value the camera as an object — aesthetics and build quality matter as much as specs

Leica SL3 (2024)

  • You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
  • You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
  • You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass

Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)Leica SL3 (2024)
Price £499 £3,999 £6,499
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 50.0MP 60.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p None 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Contrast-detect AF Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal None 7.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 2.7fps 30fps electronic
Battery Life 166 mins video 370 shots (CIPA) 410 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 766g body only 875g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder None 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.6" touchscreen 3.2" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Hasselblad XCD Leica L-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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