Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs DJI Action 5 Provs Ricoh GR III
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.
Street Photography & Urban Reportage — Ricoh GR III (2019): The purest street photography compact — APS-C sensor, 28mm perspective, IBIS, and cult-favourite JPEG rendering in a shirt pocket.
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
Ricoh GR III (2019)
- You shoot street, travel, or documentary and want APS-C quality in a coat or shirt pocket
- You want a camera you'll genuinely always carry without thinking about it
- You appreciate sharp, characterful images from a fixed 28mm equivalent focal length
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) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £349 | £899 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | Subject tracking AF | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 20fps | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | 145g | 257g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| 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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