DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Leica Q3vs Nikon D7500
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
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.
Travel, Street & Premium Compact Shooters — Leica Q3 (2023): 60MP, Summilux 28mm, IBIS, and weather sealing — the Q3 is the ultimate fixed-lens camera for those who can justify the cost.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great 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
Leica Q3 (2023)
- You want a single camera that's ready for anything, anywhere — no lens changes needed
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want full-frame quality in a compact body
- You appreciate Leica optical quality and are comfortable committing to one focal length
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
Quick take: The leica q3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the leica q3, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Leica Q3 (2023) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £5,999 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 60.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, C4K/60p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 5.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 15fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 380 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 743g | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 130.0 × 80.3 × 91.0mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.787" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fixed Summilux 28mm f/1.7 ASPH | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Compare pairs from this group