DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Z30vs 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.
Travel & Everyday Video — Z30 (2022): Nikon's lightest Z-mount body — no fuss, excellent subject tracking, and a flip screen for creators.
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
Z30 (2022)
- You create video content and want reliable Nikon colour science in a compact body
- You don't need a viewfinder and prioritise the vari-angle flip screen
- You're starting out with interchangeable lenses for content creation on a budget
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 a6400 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the z30 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Z30 (2022) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £479 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 4K/60p (with crop), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 209 points, subject tracking (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~300 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 405g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 127.5 × 73.5 × 59.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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