DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs A6700vs Sony A9 III

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
VS
Sony A6700 Sony A6700 (2023) From £999 Best for All-round & video View A6700
VS
Sony Sony A9 III Sony Sony A9 III (2023) From £5999 Best for Sports & action professionals View Sony A9 III

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.

All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.

Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.

↓ 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

A6700 (2023)

  • You want a compact, travel-friendly system without sacrificing autofocus performance
  • You're an enthusiast upgrading from an entry-level camera and ready for a more capable body
  • You shoot wildlife or sports and want APS-C reach from a lightweight kit
  • You create video content and need reliable subject and eye tracking in a small form factor

Sony A9 III (2023)

  • You shoot professional sport, motorsport, or action and need zero rolling shutter distortion
  • You need reliable high-speed flash sync for studio or on-location action work
  • You want the absolute pinnacle of Sony's action and sports camera technology

Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the sony a9 iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)A6700 (2023)Sony A9 III (2023)
Price £499 £999 £5,999
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter)
Resolution 20.0MP 26.0MP 24.6MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops 8-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic 120fps blackout-free electronic
Battery Life 166 mins video ~570 shots (CIPA) 530 shots (CIPA)
Weight 179g (camera only) 493g body only 703g body only
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm
Weather Sealed No No Yes
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Sony E-mount Sony FE (E-mount)
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
⚡ Compare specs side by side DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo prices → A6700 prices → Sony A9 III prices →

Compare pairs from this group