EOS R6 Mark IIvs Canon PowerShot V10vs DJI Action 5 Pro
Canon
Canon PowerShot V10 (2023)
From £399
Best for Vloggers & content creators
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DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
Which should you buy?
Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
- You want a do-everything full-frame body for weddings and events
- You need reliable subject tracking across stills and fast-moving video
- You shoot both photos and video professionally and need a single body that handles both
- You want Canon's colour science with a modern mirrorless system
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 eos r6 mark ii, dji action 5 pro are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | Canon PowerShot V10 (2023) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £399 | £349 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 20MP 1-inch stacked CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 20.0MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | Digital IS | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 8fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 230 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 670g body only | 211g | 145g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 75.2 × 105.7 × 46.5mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.0" tilting front-facing screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 19mm-equiv f/2.8 lens | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-I | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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