EOS R1vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
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?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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 R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
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 r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the eos r1 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £499 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 179g (camera only) |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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