EOS R100vs DJI Action 5 Provs A6400
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £349 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 145g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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