EOS R100vs DJI Action 5 Provs Hasselblad X1D II 50C
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Hasselblad
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
From £3999
Best for Fine art, portrait & entry-level medium format
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Which should you buy?
First Camera / Beginner Photography — EOS R100 (2023): The R100 does the basics well at the lowest possible price point. Its main value is as a gateway into the Canon RF ecosystem — the lenses you buy now will work on any Canon body you upgrade to later. Modest ambitions, reliably met.
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.
Fine Art, Portrait & Entry-Level Medium Format — Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019): The most accessible Hasselblad XCD body — 50MP medium-format quality for those who cannot stretch to the X2D 100C.
Who should buy what
EOS R100 (2023)
- First-time camera buyers stepping up from a smartphone
- Students and hobbyists wanting an affordable starting point
- Anyone who wants to start investing in Canon RF glass on a budget
- Casual photographers who don't need advanced video or speed
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
Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019)
- You want Hasselblad's legendary colour rendition in a modern mirrorless body
- You shoot portrait, landscape, or fine art photography at a professional level
- You value the camera as an object — aesthetics and build quality matter as much as specs
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 R100 (2023) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Hasselblad X1D II 50C (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £349 | £3,999 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 50MP medium-format CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 50.0MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | None |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Subject tracking AF | Contrast-detect AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 20fps | 2.7fps |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | 370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 145g | 766g body only |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 148.0 × 97.0 × 73.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None | 0.87" OLED EVF, 3.69M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.6" touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Hasselblad XCD |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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