DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Nikon Zfcvs A6400

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 Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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Sony A6400 Sony A6400 (2019) From £899 Best for Content creation & vlogging View A6400

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

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.

↓ 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 Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless package

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 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)Nikon Zfc (2021)A6400 (2019)
Price £499 £799 £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 (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal None (lens-based only) 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) 445g body only 403g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm
Weather Sealed No No No
Viewfinder None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots 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 UHS-I SD Single SD UHS-I
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC
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