DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs A7
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DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Content creators starting out
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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.
Camera History & Full-Frame Introduction — A7 (2013): The camera that changed photography — the world's first compact full-frame mirrorless, the A7 launched a product family that redefined what was possible.
Who should buy what
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
A7 (2013)
- Photographers interested in the camera that launched the full-frame mirrorless era
- Budget-conscious buyers who want to experience full-frame image quality at minimal cost
- Sony FE system users who want the original A7 for sentimental or historical value
- Those adapting vintage lenses who want full-frame with phase-detect AF at low cost
Quick take: The a7 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the a7 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | A7 (2013) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £299 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.3MP Full-Frame CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | 117 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~340 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" fixed LCD, 1.23M dots (no tilt, no touch) |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo | A7 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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