DJI Action 5 Provs X-H2vs Ricoh GR III
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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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.
High-Res Stills & Landscape — X-H2 (2022): Fujifilm's highest-resolution X-mount body — 40MP, 8K video, weather sealing, and 7-stop IBIS for serious photographers.
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
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-H2 (2022)
- You need both high-resolution stills and 8K/4K video from one APS-C body
- You shoot commercial photography or video production professionally
- You want the most technically capable camera in Fujifilm's X-series lineup
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 dji action 5 pro, x-h2 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | X-H2 (2022) | Ricoh GR III (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,399 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 40.2MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 5 HR | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 40.2MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 8K/30p, 4K/60p uncropped, F-Log2, 12-bit RAW output | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | Hybrid contrast/phase-detect AF with subject detection |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 7-stop IBIS | 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 15fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 4fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~680 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 660g body only | 257g |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 136.3 × 92.9 × 84.6mm | 109.4 × 61.9 × 33.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.80× magnification | None |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fujifilm X-mount | Fixed 28mm-equiv f/2.8 lens |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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