EOS R100vs DJI Action 5 Provs Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
- You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
- You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
- You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible package
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) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £529 | £349 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 50.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, face detection, subject tracking | Subject tracking AF | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 6.5fps mechanical | 20fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~270 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 356g (body, battery, card) | 145g | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
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