DJI Action 5 Provs Z7 IIvs Nikon Zfc
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.
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
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.
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
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
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, z7 ii are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Z7 II (2020) | Nikon Zfc (2021) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £2,699 | £799 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 45.7MP | 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, 493 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 | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~420 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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