DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs OM-5vs A7C II

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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OM System OM-5 OM System OM-5 (2022) From £899 Best for Outdoor & adventure View OM-5
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Sony A7C II Sony A7C II (2023) From £1499 Best for Full-frame hybrid View A7C II

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.

Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.

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.

↓ 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

OM-5 (2022)

  • You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
  • You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
  • You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies

A7C II (2023)

  • You want full-frame image quality in the most compact body possible
  • You travel constantly and need a serious camera that doesn't weigh down your bag
  • You're a portrait or lifestyle photographer who shoots on the move
  • You create content for social media or YouTube and want full-frame quality in a vlog-friendly form

Quick take: The a7c ii has the highest resolution at 33mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the om-5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)OM-5 (2022)A7C II (2023)
Price £499 £899 £1,499
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS 33MP Full-frame Exmor R BSI CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 20.4MP 33.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit internal
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops
Burst Rate 20fps 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life 166 mins video ~370 shots (CIPA) ~530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 414g body only 514g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm 124.0 × 71.1 × 63.4mm
Weather Sealed No Yes No
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification 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 Micro Four Thirds Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II slots 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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