EOS M5vs DJI Osmo Pocket 3
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DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
Starting from £379 new
Best for Vloggers, travellers & content creators
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Travel & Portrait — EOS M5 (2016): The EOS M5 was the first EF-M camera with a built-in EVF — and it made the system feel complete. Fast Dual Pixel AF, a 9fps burst, and a high-resolution articulating screen deliver a confident shooting experience. No IBIS and 1080p video only limit its appeal for hybrid work, but for stills photographers it remains one of the most well-rounded EF-M bodies available.
Vloggers, Travellers & Content Creators — DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023): A 1-inch sensor on a 3-axis gimbal in a palm-sized body — the Osmo Pocket 3 makes cinematic stabilised footage as simple as pressing record.
Who should buy what
EOS M5 (2016)
- Enthusiast photographers who want an EVF in a compact EF-M body
- Photographers switching from DSLR who want familiar handling
- Portrait and travel photographers who value fast AF and good ergonomics
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable EF-M stills camera
DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023)
- Vloggers and travel creators who want a compact, stabilised camera
- Content creators who want 4K/120p in a pocket-sized form factor
- Travellers who want smooth cinematic footage without carrying a gimbal
- Social media creators who want professional-looking video from a tiny device
Quick take: The eos m5 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m5 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M5 (2016) | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £379 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face detection | Omnidirectional obstacle sensing + face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | — | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 9fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~295 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video (CIPA) |
| Weight | 427g (body only) | 179g |
| Dimensions | 116.2 × 88.1 × 60.6mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M5 | DJI Osmo Pocket 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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