Casual & Vlogging — EOS M50 (2018): The EOS M50 is the most complete-feeling entry-level EF-M camera — built-in EVF, fully articulating screen, Dual Pixel AF, and a well-designed compact body. Its 4K video carries a significant crop and loses Dual Pixel AF, making 1080p the practical option — but for stills and casual video, it remains an excellent used-market 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.
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EOS M50 (2018)
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Quick take: The eos m50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the eos m50 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 (2018) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel) | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/24p (crop, no Dual Pixel AF), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF with face and subject detection | Face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | — | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video |
| Weight | 387g (body only) | 179g (camera only) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.39" type | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M 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 | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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