DJI Action 5 Provs Z5 IIvs Sigma fp L
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
Sigma
Sigma fp L (2021)
From £1999
Best for High-resolution creative & documentary shooters
View Sigma fp L
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.
Full-Frame Value — Z5 II (2024): The most accessible full-frame mirrorless — dual card slots, weather sealing, and Nikon colour at a sensible price.
High-Resolution Creative & Documentary Shooters — Sigma fp L (2021): 61MP and phase-detect AF in the world's smallest full-frame body — the fp L is the most capable iteration of Sigma's extraordinary compact.
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
Z5 II (2024)
- You want full-frame image quality at the lowest possible entry price
- You shoot stills primarily — portrait, landscape, or travel
- You're upgrading from a DSLR and want a familiar but thoroughly modern Nikon experience
Sigma fp L (2021)
- You need the highest resolution available in the smallest possible full-frame mirrorless
- You shoot architecture, landscape, or commercial work where fine detail is absolutely critical
- You want the cinematic flexibility of the fp platform paired with maximum megapixel count
Quick take: The sigma fp l has the highest resolution at 61mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro, z5 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Z5 II (2024) | Sigma fp L (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,299 | £1,999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 61MP full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.5MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p oversampled, 1080p/120p, N-Log | 12-bit Cinema DNG RAW, 4K/24p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Phase-detect AF with face/eye detection |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops | None (lens-based only) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | 18fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~470 shots (CIPA) | 200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 700g body only | 427g body only |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.9mm | 112.6 × 69.9 × 45.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | None (optional clip-on EVF available) |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.15" fixed touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | Leica L-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-II slots | Single SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.1, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
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