Canon EOS 90Dvs EOS R8vs DJI Action 5 Pro
Canon
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
From £849
Best for Sports, wildlife & DSLR enthusiasts
View Canon EOS 90D
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
Which should you buy?
Sports, Wildlife & Dslr Enthusiasts — Canon EOS 90D (2019): The best APS-C DSLR Canon ever made — 32MP, 10fps, weather sealing, and an optical viewfinder experience no mirrorless can replicate.
Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.
Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action — DJI Action 5 Pro (2024): DJI's best action camera — 4K/120p from a large 1/1.3" sensor, 20m waterproofing without a housing, and the best EIS stabilisation in any action camera.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS 90D (2019)
- You're invested in Canon EF DSLR lenses and don't want to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sports and prefer an optical viewfinder
- You want a mid-range DSLR upgrade without going mirrorless
EOS R8 (2023)
- You want full-frame image quality on a tight budget
- You shoot mainly in good light and can live without built-in stabilisation
- You primarily shoot stills with occasional video
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
- You shoot adventure sports, cycling, skiing, surfing, or travel
- You want the best stabilisation and video quality in a wearable action cam
- You need long battery life for extended outdoor use without recharging
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the canon eos 90d, dji action 5 pro are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS 90D (2019) | EOS R8 (2023) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £849 | £1,099 | £349 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS (Dual Pixel AF) | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.6× crop), FHD/120p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF (live view), 45-point phase-detect (OVF) | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~1300 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 701g body only | 461g body only | 145g |
| Dimensions | 140.7 × 104.8 × 76.8mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.95× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF / EF-S | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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