DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Ricoh GR IIIvs A6400
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DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
From £499
Best for Content creators starting out
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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.
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.
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.
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
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
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 ricoh gr iii 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) | Ricoh GR III (2019) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 4fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 257g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I | 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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