EOS R6 Mark IIvs DJI Action 5 Provs Sigma fp L
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
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.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
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
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; 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) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £349 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 20fps | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | 145g | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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