EOS Rvs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Content creators starting out
View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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
Quick take: The eos r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the eos r is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £499 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | None | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video |
| Weight | 660g body only | 179g (camera only) |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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