EOS R7vs DJI Action 5 Provs A6400
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Which should you buy?
Wildlife, Sports & Action — EOS R7 (2022): The EOS R7 is one of the most complete APS-C cameras ever made. It combines a class-leading resolution sensor with best-in-class IBIS, 4K/60p video, weather sealing and 15fps burst. For wildlife, sports and action photographers on an APS-C budget, nothing else comes close.
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.
Content Creation & Vlogging — A6400 (2019): The best value APS-C Sony you can buy — especially used. Real-time Eye AF at this price point was transformative when it launched and still makes it one of the most reliable autofocus systems in the lineup.
Who should buy what
EOS R7 (2022)
- Wildlife photographers who need reach, weather sealing and fast burst
- Sports shooters upgrading from entry-level APS-C bodies
- Video creators who need uncropped 4K/60p without a full-frame budget
- Canon DSLR users looking to move to RF mount
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
A6400 (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need a flip screen and reliable AF
- Photographers upgrading from a compact or smartphone
- Beginners who want room to grow into a full E-mount lens ecosystem
- Anyone prioritising autofocus performance at an accessible price
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 r7, dji action 5 pro are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R7 (2022) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,399 | £349 | £899 |
| Sensor | 32.5MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 32.5MP | 50.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p (uncropped), 4K/30p (oversampled from 7K), 1080p/120p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 651 AF zones, subject recognition (people, animals, vehicles) | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | 7-stop IBIS (8 stops with compatible IS lenses) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 15fps mechanical, 30fps electronic (with blackout) | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | ~770 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 612g (body, battery, card) | 145g | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 132.0 × 90.4 × 91.7mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.72× magnification | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen, 1.62M dots | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Canon RF-mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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