Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs DJI Action 5 Provs GFX 50S II
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
From £4299
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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.
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.
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
Who should buy what
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
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
GFX 50S II (2021)
- You want to experience medium format without a five-figure investment
- You shoot landscape, architecture, or portraits where resolution and tonal depth matter
- You're in the Fujifilm ecosystem and want to step up to a larger sensor
Quick take: The gfx 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | GFX 50S II (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £349 | £2,999 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 50.0MP | 51.4MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (cropped) |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | ~440 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 145g | 900g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fujifilm G-mount (medium format) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
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