Canon EOS R3vs DJI Action 5 Provs X-E4
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
From £5999
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
View Canon EOS R3
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
Which should you buy?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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.
Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.
Who should buy what
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- You shoot sport, motorsport, wildlife, or news at a professional level
- You need Canon's most reliable and fastest autofocus available
- You need extreme weather sealing for demanding shooting conditions
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
X-E4 (2021)
- Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
- Travel photographers packing minimally
- Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
- Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the canon eos r3, dji action 5 pro are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | X-E4 (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £349 | £699 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 50.0MP | 26.1MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | ~460 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 145g | 364g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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