DJI Action 5 Provs X-E4vs Nikon Zfc

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

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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Fujifilm X-E4 Fujifilm X-E4 (2021) From £699 Best for Compact street & travel photography View X-E4
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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?

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.

Compact Street & Travel Photography — X-E4 (2021): The X-E4 is for photographers who want the minimum camera that still delivers maximum image quality. If you love shooting from the rear screen and want the smallest possible X-mount body, this is your camera. If you need a viewfinder or IBIS, look at the X-S20 or X-T30 II.

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

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

X-E4 (2021)

  • Street photographers who prioritise portability and discretion
  • Travel photographers packing minimally
  • Fujifilm fans who shoot primarily from the rear screen
  • Anyone who wants the X-Trans sensor in the smallest possible body

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 dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)X-E4 (2021)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £349 £699 £799
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 26.1MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-motion, F-Log 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 425 points, face/Eye detection Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady None (no IBIS) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 20fps 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 11fps
Battery Life 160 mins video ~460 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 364g (body only) 445g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 121.3 × 72.9 × 32.7mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder None None — rear screen only (EVF accessory available) 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.62M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Fujifilm X-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-I Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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