DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Hasselblad X2D 100Cvs Pentax K-3 Mark III
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022)
From £7999
Best for Commercial, studio & fine art professionals
View Hasselblad X2D 100C
Pentax
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
From £1699
Best for DSLR enthusiasts & outdoor photographers
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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.
Commercial, Studio & Fine Art Professionals — Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022): 100MP, IBIS, and phase-detect AF in the smallest medium-format mirrorless — the X2D 100C sets the benchmark for image quality.
Dslr Enthusiasts & Outdoor Photographers — Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021): The finest APS-C DSLR ever made — class-leading weather sealing, optical viewfinder, 5-axis IBIS, and extraordinary build for photographers committed to DSLR.
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 X2D 100C (2022)
- You need the ultimate medium format image quality alongside modern conveniences
- You shoot at a level where dynamic range, colour depth, and resolution are critical
- You want the best Hasselblad mirrorless available today
Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021)
- You're a committed DSLR photographer with significant investment in Pentax glass
- You shoot in extreme weather conditions and place build quality and reliability above everything
- You prefer optical viewfinder performance and want the best modern APS-C DSLR available
Quick take: The hasselblad x2d 100c has the highest resolution at 100mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the hasselblad x2d 100c, pentax k-3 mark iii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Hasselblad X2D 100C (2022) | Pentax K-3 Mark III (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £7,999 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 100MP medium-format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 25.7MP APS-C BSI CMOS (AA-filterless) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 100.0MP | 25.7MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | None | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | SAFOX 13 phase-detect, 101-point (25 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7-stop IBIS | 5.5-stop 5-axis IBIS (Shake Reduction III) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 3.3fps | 12fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 420 shots (CIPA) | 800 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 895g body only | 820g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 148.5 × 106.3 × 75.0mm | 134.5 × 103.5 × 73.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 1.05× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.6" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Hasselblad XCD | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual CFexpress Type B + 1TB internal SSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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