EOS M50 IIvs DJI Action 5 Provs OM System OM-1 Mark II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS M50 II Canon EOS M50 II (2020) From £449 Best for Beginners & vlogging View EOS M50 II
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DJI DJI Action 5 Pro DJI DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) From £349 Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action View DJI Action 5 Pro
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OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II OM System OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024) From £1999 Best for Wildlife, birds & outdoor sports View OM System OM-1 Mark II

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.

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.

Wildlife, Birds & Outdoor Sports — OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024): OM System's most capable camera — 120fps AF burst, AI subject detection, and IP53 weather sealing make it the best-value pro wildlife camera.

↓ Full specifications below

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

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

OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)

  • You shoot wildlife, birds in flight, or fast-moving action where tracking accuracy is critical
  • You need extreme weather sealing for shooting in rain, dust, mud, or freezing cold
  • You're invested in the MFT ecosystem and want the absolute best body available

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, om system om-1 mark ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification EOS M50 II (2020)DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)OM System OM-1 Mark II (2024)
Price £449 £349 £1,999
Sensor 24.1MP APS-C CMOS 1/1.3" CMOS 20MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 24.1MP 50.0MP 20.0MP
Video 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/60p, 1080p/240p, 4K HLG
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection Subject tracking AF AI subject detection AF (birds, animals, motorsport)
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady 8.5-stop IBIS
Burst Rate 10fps 20fps 120fps with AF tracking
Battery Life ~305 shots (CIPA) 160 mins video 520 shots (CIPA)
Weight 387g body only 145g 599g body only
Dimensions 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 134.8 × 91.6 × 72.7mm
Weather Sealed No Yes Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× None 0.83" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps
Screen 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Canon EF-M mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Micro Four Thirds
Memory Cards Single SD UHS-I slot Single microSD Dual SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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