EOS R5vs DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
Canon
EOS R5 (2020)
Starting from £2499 new
Best for Professional hybrid shooters, portrait & wildlife
View EOS R5
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 Hybrid Shooters, Portrait & Wildlife — EOS R5 (2020): A landmark camera — 8K video and 45MP in one body set the standard for what mirrorless could be.
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 R5 (2020)
- Professional photographers who need both resolution and video in one body
- Wildlife and sports photographers who want top AF with 20fps burst
- Hybrid shooters who need 8K or 4K/120p alongside high-resolution stills
- R5 Mark II buyers on a budget — the R5 still delivers exceptional results
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 r5 has the highest resolution at 45mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the eos r5 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R5 (2020) | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,499 | £499 |
| Sensor | 45MP Full-Frame CMOS | 1-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 20.0MP |
| Video | 8K RAW/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II — 1053 AF zones, subject/animal detection | Face/subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined with IS lenses | 3-axis mechanical gimbal |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~320 shots (CIPA) | 166 mins video |
| Weight | 650g (with battery) | 179g (camera only) |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 97.5 × 88mm | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.76× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.15" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R5 | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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