We compared two compact tripods for mirrorless and DSLR cameras: the Joby GorillaPod 3K Kit and the Manfrotto PIXI EVO.
What we looked at
Stated payload, leg design, head and tilt, materials, accessory options, and price.
The verdict
If you want wrappable legs that grip onto virtually any surface, a 360-degree panning ball head with a bubble level and a stated 3kg payload, the Joby GorillaPod 3K Kit is the flexible pick, at £49.99. If you would rather pay about £10 less for two-section aluminium legs that adjust in five steps and two angles, with a stated 2.5kg payload and a 90-degree portrait tilt, the Manfrotto PIXI EVO is the value option, at £39.98.
A £49.99 bendy tripod with a ball head, bubble level and a stated 3 kg payload.
A £39.98 aluminium mini tripod with five-step legs, two angles and a 90-degree portrait tilt.
JOBY JB01507-BWW GorillaPod 3K Kit, Flexible Lightweight Tripod with BallHead for DSLR and CSC/Mirrorless Camera Up to 3 kg Payload, Black — Most Flexible
Intended for: Marketed as a flexible, lightweight tripod kit with a ball head for DSLR and compact-system cameras up to 3 kg, with wrappable legs, 360-degree panning, 90-degree tilt and a bubble level.
What we liked
- Stated payload of up to 3 kg
- Wrappable legs to secure equipment to virtually any surface
- 360-degree panning base with 90-degree tilt and a bubble level
- Works with Joby accessories including grip tight pro mounts, GorillaPod arms and a hub adapter
- Can mount lights, mics and monitors up to 3 kg, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Costs £10.01 more than the Manfrotto PIXI EVO on these listings
- Only 13 were left in stock when checked
Best for
- Mounting a camera on posts, branches and uneven surfaces
- Vloggers who add lights or microphones
- Buyers who want the higher stated payload
Not ideal for
- Budget-conscious buyers
- Anyone who wants adjustable-length legs
Manfrotto MTPIXIEVO-BK, PIXI EVO 2-Section Mini Tripod for Mirrorless cameras, Compact System Cameras, DSLR, Video, Compact Size, Aluminium — Best Value
Intended for: Marketed as a compact aluminium mini tripod with two-section legs for mirrorless cameras, compact system cameras, DSLRs and video, supporting camera and lens systems weighing up to 2.5 kg.
What we liked
- Cheaper than the Joby GorillaPod 3K Kit on these listings
- Two-section aluminium legs adjustable in five different steps
- Two different leg angles
- Portrait mode with a 90-degree tilt
- Supports camera and lens systems up to 2.5 kg, per the listing
Worth knowing
- Lower stated payload than the Joby, 2.5 kg against 3 kg
- The listing does not describe wrappable legs
Best for
- Tabletop and travel shooting
- Buyers who want adjustable leg height and angle
- Anyone who wants the lower price
Not ideal for
- Anyone who wants to wrap the tripod around objects
- Buyers who need the higher payload
