DJI Action 5 Provs Nikon D7500vs A6400
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
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
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- You're deeply invested in Nikon F-mount glass and aren't ready to switch systems
- You shoot wildlife or sport and still prefer an optical viewfinder response
- Note: consider the Z5 II or Z6 III if you're open to mirrorless for a future-proof investment
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 dji action 5 pro, nikon d7500 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Nikon D7500 (2017) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £899 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) | 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS BSI |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.9MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None (no IBIS) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps mechanical | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 640g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Nikon F-mount (DX) | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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