DJI Action 5 Provs Z6 IIvs 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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Nikon Z6 II Nikon Z6 II (2020) From £1699 Best for All-round full-frame photography View Z6 II
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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.

All-Round Full-Frame Photography — Z6 II (2020): The Z6 II is the Nikon most photographers should buy. It's balanced across every discipline — stills, video, autofocus, weather sealing — without overpaying for megapixels you don't need. The Z-mount glass is superb.

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

Z6 II (2020)

  • Nikon DSLR users ready to move to mirrorless
  • Photographers who need a reliable all-rounder without specialising
  • Video creators wanting 4K/60p in a weather-sealed body
  • Enthusiasts who shoot everything from portraits to travel

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, z6 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)Z6 II (2020)Nikon Zfc (2021)
Price £349 £1,699 £799
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 24.5MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 24.5MP 20.9MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Phase-detect, 273 points, Eye AF, subject tracking Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) None (lens-based only)
Burst Rate 20fps 14fps mechanical, 14fps electronic (12-bit RAW) 11fps
Battery Life 160 mins video ~410 shots (CIPA) 300 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 705g (body, battery, card) 445g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes No
Viewfinder None EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Nikon Z-mount Nikon Z-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II Single UHS-I SD
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
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