DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Lumix G9 II

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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Lumix Lumix G9 II Lumix Lumix G9 II (2023) From £1499 Best for Wildlife, sports & hybrid MFT shooters View Lumix G9 II

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.

Wildlife, Sports & Hybrid Mft Shooters — Lumix G9 II (2023): Phase-detect AF transforms the G9 II into a genuine MFT all-rounder — the best Lumix MFT camera for both stills and video.

↓ 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

Lumix G9 II (2023)

  • You want the best Micro Four Thirds camera for both stills and video
  • You shoot wildlife, sports, or documentary and value the compact, lightweight MFT system
  • You're invested in the MFT lens ecosystem and want the top-tier body to go with it

Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the lumix g9 ii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)Lumix G9 II (2023)
Price £499 £3,999 £1,499
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) 25.2MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.0MP 50.0MP 25.2MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p None 5.8K/30p, 4K/120p, C4K/60p, V-Log
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Contrast-detect AF Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal None 8-stop IBIS (with OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 20fps 2.7fps 25fps with AF / 75fps electronic (fixed focus)
Battery Life 166 mins video 370 shots (CIPA) 680 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 766g body only 658g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm 134.3 × 100.3 × 90.5mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder None 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots 0.76" OLED EVF, 3.68M dots
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.6" touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Hasselblad XCD Micro Four Thirds
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, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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