DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Ricoh GR IIIvs Sony RX100 VII
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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.
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
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
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 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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £899 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 4fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | 200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 257g | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | 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 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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