Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs DJI Action 5 Provs Nikon Zfc

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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DJI DJI Action 5 Pro DJI DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) From £349 Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action View DJI Action 5 Pro
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Nikon Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc

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.

Lifestyle, Street & Casual Shooters — Nikon Zfc (2021): Nikon's most beautiful camera — FM2-inspired dials and styling wrapped around a capable modern sensor with Z-mount access.

↓ 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

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

Nikon Zfc (2021)

  • You want an APS-C camera with character, physical controls, and a classic look
  • You're new to serious photography and want something you'll be motivated to pick up every day
  • You appreciate Nikon's FM-inspired retro design in a modern mirrorless 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 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)DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £4,299 £349 £799
Sensor 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS 1/1.3" CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 45.0MP 50.0MP 20.9MP
Video 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking Subject tracking AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical 20fps 11fps
Battery Life 570 shots (CIPA) 160 mins video 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 746g body only 145g 445g body only
Dimensions 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
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 Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single microSD Single UHS-I SD
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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