DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs A7S 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
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Sony A7S III Sony A7S III (2020) From £2999 Best for Professional video & low-light filmmaking View A7S 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.

Professional Video & Low-Light Filmmaking — A7S III (2020): If video is your primary discipline, the A7S III is the camera. 4K/120p at 10-bit in a weather-sealed body with a 9.44M dot EVF is an extraordinary package. The 12MP sensor isn't limiting for video — and it's usable at ISO 409,600 in a pinch.

↓ 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

A7S III (2020)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who need 4K/120p at 10-bit
  • Event videographers who shoot in dark venues regularly
  • Documentary filmmakers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
  • Hybrid shooters where video is primary and stills are secondary

Quick take: The dji pocket 3 creator combo has the highest resolution at 20mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the a7s iii is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)A7S III (2020)
Price £499 £2,999
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 12.1MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS (12-bit, back-illuminated)
Resolution 20.0MP 12.1MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/60p 10-bit S-Cinetone/S-Log3, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 759 points, real-time Eye AF (human & animal), subject recognition
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal 5.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 20fps 10fps mechanical
Battery Life 166 mins video ~600 shots (CIPA) / ~70min continuous 4K recording
Weight 179g (camera only) 699g (body, battery, card)
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None OLED EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification — best EVF Sony has made
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.44M dots
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II (both slots)
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth
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