DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Olympus OM-D E-M5 IIIvs Sony RX100 VII
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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OM System
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
From £699
Best for Travel & lightweight outdoor photography
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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 & Lightweight Outdoor Photography — Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019): The lightest weather-sealed MFT camera — compact, travel-friendly, and capable with 7.5-stop IBIS in a body that fits in a jacket pocket.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019)
- You want a lightweight, sealed camera for travel and outdoor photography
- You're new to Micro Four Thirds and want a capable mid-range body with excellent stabilisation
- Note: consider the newer OM-5 for updated specs in a similar compact form factor
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
Quick take: The olympus om-d e-m5 iii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the olympus om-d e-m5 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | Olympus OM-D E-M5 III (2019) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £699 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 20.4MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with face/eye detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 7.5-stop 5-axis IBIS | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 30fps electronic / 10fps mechanical | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 390 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 414g body only | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 125.3 × 85.2 × 49.7mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.35" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Micro Four Thirds | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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