Canon EOS R3vs DJI Action 5 Provs OM-5
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.
Outdoor & Adventure — OM-5 (2022): The toughest camera at this price — IP53 weather sealing and 7.5-stop IBIS built for adventure photographers.
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
OM-5 (2022)
- You need weather sealing and in-body stabilisation in a compact, lightweight body
- You hike, travel, or shoot outdoors and want serious protection without the weight penalty
- You're in the MFT ecosystem and want a step up in capability from entry-level bodies
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | OM-5 (2022) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £349 | £899 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 20.4MP Micro Four Thirds Live MOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 50.0MP | 20.4MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/60p, 4K/120p Cinema4K |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 121 all-cross points, subject tracking |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, 7.5 stops (Dual IS with compatible lenses) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 30fps electronic, 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | 145g | 414g body only |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 122.3 × 87.6 × 49.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| 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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