DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Hasselblad X1D II 50Cvs ZV-1 II
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.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
Quick take: The hasselblad x1d ii 50c has the highest resolution at 50mp; 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) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £3,999 | £649 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 50.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 2.7fps | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 370 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 766g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots | None |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Hasselblad XCD | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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