DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs Sony FX30
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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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.
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.
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
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
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 hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the sony fx30 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | Sony FX30 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £3,999 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 50.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | None | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None | 5-axis Active IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 2.7fps | 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 370 shots (CIPA) | 740 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 766g body only | 579g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Hasselblad XCD | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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