DJI Action 5 Provs Nikon Zfcvs 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.
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.
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 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
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 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Nikon Zfc (2021) | A6400 (2019) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £799 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C CMOS | 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), 1080p/120p | 4K/30p (6K oversampled, no crop), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection | Phase-detect, 425 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None (lens-based only) | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps | 11fps mechanical, 8fps with AF tracking |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 300 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 445g body only | 403g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm | 120.0 × 66.9 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 180° flip for selfie/vlog, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Nikon Z-mount | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single UHS-I SD | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro-USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
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