DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combovs A9
DJI
DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Content creators starting out
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Sony
A9 (2017)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & action photography
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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.
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Action Photography — A9 (2017): The camera that changed professional photography — the A9's 20fps blackout-free burst and silent shutter proved mirrorless had definitively surpassed the DSLR.
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
A9 (2017)
- Sports photographers who want the original 20fps mirrorless at a lower used price than the A9 II
- Wildlife photographers who need blackout-free burst with fast, reliable tracking
- Sony FE system users who want a professional sports body
- Photographers interested in the camera that changed the industry
Quick take: The a9 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the dji pocket 3 creator combo is the most affordable; only the a9 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo (2023) | A9 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1-inch CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS |
| Resolution | 20.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Face/subject tracking AF | 693 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect, real-time eye/body tracking |
| Stabilisation | 3-axis mechanical gimbal | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps (blackout-free, silent electronic shutter with full AF/AE) |
| Battery Life | 166 mins video | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 179g (camera only) | 673g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 46.0 × 33.5 × 139.8mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 63.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, OLED 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification, 60fps refresh (blackout-free) |
| Screen | 2.0" rotating OLED touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 20mm-equiv f/2.0 lens | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Pocket 3 Creator Combo | A9 |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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