DJI Action 5 Provs X-S20vs Ricoh GR IIIx

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-S20 Fujifilm X-S20 (2023) From £849 Best for Hybrid photo & video View X-S20
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Ricoh Ricoh GR IIIx Ricoh Ricoh GR IIIx (2021) From £999 Best for Street portraits & reportage View Ricoh GR IIIx

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.

Hybrid Photo & Video — X-S20 (2023): Fujifilm's most accessible X-series body — 7-stop IBIS, 6K video, 20 film simulations, and a user-friendly layout.

Street Portraits & Reportage — Ricoh GR IIIx (2021): APS-C in a shirt pocket with a 40mm perspective — the GR IIIx is the ideal street portrait compact for photographers who want a slightly tighter frame.

↓ 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-S20 (2023)

  • You primarily create video content and want a capable but compact Fujifilm
  • You're a vlogger, travel creator, or documentary shooter
  • You want Fujifilm film simulations with strong, reliable video specs

Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)

  • You want the GR experience with a slightly tighter, more versatile field of view
  • You shoot portraits, food, or street scenes where 40mm suits better than 28mm wide
  • You want a premium compact that fits in a shirt pocket with better tonal rendering than a phone

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-S20 (2023)Ricoh GR IIIx (2021)
Price £349 £849 £999
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 24.2MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 26.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 6.2K/30p, 4K/60p, F-Log2, 10-bit 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 5-axis IBIS, 7.0 stops 4-stop IBIS (Shake Reduction)
Burst Rate 20fps 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic 4fps
Battery Life 160 mins video ~750 shots (CIPA) 200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 491g body only 262g
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 126.0 × 85.1 × 65.4mm 111.2 × 61.4 × 33.2mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder None EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× 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 40mm-equiv f/2.8 lens
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-I slot 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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