DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs Hero 13 Black

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo DJI DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) Starting from £499 new Best for Content creators starting out View DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo
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GoPro Hero 13 Black GoPro Hero 13 Black (2024) Starting from £380 new Best for Professional content creators & adventure filmmakers View Hero 13 Black

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you 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.

Professional Content Creators & Adventure Filmmakers — Hero 13 Black (2024): The most capable GoPro ever — interchangeable lenses and GP-Log open up professional possibilities that no previous action camera could touch.

↓ Full specifications below

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

Hero 13 Black (2024)

  • Professional filmmakers who want cinematic action footage with lens choice
  • Hero 12 owners who want GP-Log and interchangeable lenses
  • Content creators who need the absolute best GoPro available
  • Those who want anamorphic or macro lens mods for creative video work

Quick take: The hero 13 black has the highest resolution at 27mp; the hero 13 black is the most affordable; only the hero 13 black is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)Hero 13 Black (2024)
Price £499 £380
Sensor 1-inch CMOS 1/1.9-inch CMOS
Resolution 20.0MP 27.0MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p, 1080p/400p slow-mo
Autofocus Face/subject tracking AF Fixed focus (ultra-wide); varies with lens mod
Stabilisation 3-axis mechanical gimbal HyperSmooth 6.0
Burst Rate 20fps 27MP RAW burst
Battery Life 166 mins video ~80 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery)
Weight 179g (camera only) 154g
Dimensions 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder None 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display
Screen 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display
Mount Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens GoPro mounting ecosystem + magnetic latch system
Memory Cards Single microSD microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum)
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS
Genre DJI Pocket 3 Creator ComboHero 13 Black
Vlogging & Video
9.0
9.0
Travel
9.0
9.0
Family & Everyday
9.0
Street
7.0
Portrait
4.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Adventure & Sports
9.0
Underwater
9.0
Cycling & Hiking
9.0
Professional
9.0
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