DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Leica SL3vs A6400
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DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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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.
Professional & Luxury Hybrid Shooters — Leica SL3 (2024): Leica's most capable mirrorless — 60MP, 30fps burst, 8K ProRes, and 7.5-stop IBIS with L-mount's growing lens ecosystem.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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 SL3 (2024)
- You want Leica image quality with the convenience of autofocus and interchangeable lenses
- You shoot portraits, commercial, or editorial and want the best Leica system camera
- You plan to use Leica M lenses via adapter alongside native SL glass
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
Quick take: The leica sl3 has the highest resolution at 60mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the leica sl3 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Leica SL3 (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £6,499 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 60MP full-frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 60.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p, Apple ProRes | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with subject/face/eye detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7.5-stop IBIS | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 410 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 875g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 146.0 × 104.0 × 42.0mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.78" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.2" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Leica L-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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