DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Nikon Zfvs Ricoh GR III

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) From £499 Best for Content creators starting out View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
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Nikon Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) From £1699 Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf
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Ricoh Ricoh GR III Ricoh Ricoh GR III (2019) From £899 Best for Street photography & urban reportage View Ricoh GR III

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.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • You want full-frame quality in a compact, beautiful camera you'll genuinely love carrying
  • You appreciate analogue-inspired design alongside modern digital performance
  • You shoot street, travel, or lifestyle and want a camera that feels special to use

Ricoh GR III (2019)

  • You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
  • You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
  • You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length

Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Nikon Zf (2023)Ricoh GR III (2019)
Price £499 £1,699 £899
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 24.5MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit 1080p/60p
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 20fps 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 4fps
Battery Life 166 mins video ~380 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 710g with battery 257g
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder None EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification None
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-II slot Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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