DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs A7S
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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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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
A7S (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
Quick take: The dji pocket 3 creator combo has the highest resolution at 20mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the a7s is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | A7S (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £600 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~370 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 | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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