Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs Canon PowerShot V10vs DJI Action 5 Pro

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II Canon Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) From £4299 Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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Canon Canon PowerShot V10 Canon Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) From £399 Best for Vloggers & content creators View Canon PowerShot V10
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DJI DJI Action 5 Pro DJI DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) From £349 Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action View DJI Action 5 Pro

Which should you buy?

Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one body.

Vloggers & Content Creators — Canon PowerShot V10 (2023): A vlog-first compact with a 1-inch sensor, front-facing screen, and Canon's Dual Pixel AF — the simplest way to create clean content on the go.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)

  • You're a working photographer or filmmaker who needs high-resolution stills and professional video
  • You shoot commercial, editorial, or high-end portrait work
  • You want the absolute best Canon mirrorless has to offer

Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)

  • You create solo video content and need a simple, self-contained setup
  • You want something more compact and less intimidating than a mirrorless
  • You shoot primarily for social media or YouTube on a tight budget

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

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 r5 mark ii, dji action 5 pro are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Price £4,299 £399 £349
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS 1/1.3" CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 20.0MP 50.0MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/30p, 1080p/60p 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Dual Pixel CMOS AF II Subject tracking AF
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) Digital IS RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 8fps 20fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 230 shots (CIPA) 160 mins video
Weight 746g body only 211g 145g
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No Yes
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None None
Screen 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen 2.0" tilting front-facing screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen
Mount Canon RF Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-I Single microSD
Connectivity USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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