EOS M50 IIvs EOS R8vs DJI Action 5 Pro
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
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
EOS M50 II (2020)
- You want your first mirrorless camera at the lowest possible price
- You're a vlogger or content creator just starting out
- Note: EF-M mount is discontinued — consider the EOS R50 for a future-proof system
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 dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | EOS R8 (2023) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £1,099 | £349 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | 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 | 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~220 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 387g body only | 461g body only | 145g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | 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-M mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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