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.
All-Round Photography — Z50 II (2024): Nikon's updated APS-C body with 4K/60p, improved subject tracking, and a vari-angle screen — a solid all-rounder.
Full-Frame Hybrid — A7C II (2023): Full-frame AI autofocus in the most compact body available — the best camera under £1,500 for hybrid shooters.
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DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Z50 II (2024)
A7C II (2023)
Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; 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) | Z50 II (2024) | A7C II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £899 | £1,499 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.9MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p uncropped, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 249 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None (no IBIS) | 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~330 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 385g body only | 514g body only |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 127.0 × 96.8 × 66.5mm | 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Nikon Z-mount | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot | Dual slots: SD UHS-II + CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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