DJI Action 5 Provs Nikon Zfcvs Sony RX100 VII

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 Nikon Zfc Nikon Nikon Zfc (2021) From £799 Best for Lifestyle, street & casual shooters View Nikon Zfc
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Sony Sony RX100 VII Sony Sony RX100 VII (2019) From £1099 Best for Travel & versatility View Sony RX100 VII

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.

Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.

↓ 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

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

Sony RX100 VII (2019)

  • You want serious image quality in a camera small enough to carry absolutely everywhere
  • You shoot travel, events, or street photography and want something discreet but genuinely capable
  • You need fast burst shooting and reliable autofocus in the most pocketable possible 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 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)Nikon Zfc (2021)Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Price £349 £799 £1,099
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 20.9MP APS-C CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked)
Resolution 50.0MP 20.9MP 20.1MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/30p (slight crop), 1080p/120p 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Hybrid phase/contrast AF with subject detection 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady None (lens-based only) 3-stop Optical SteadyShot
Burst Rate 20fps 11fps 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst)
Battery Life 160 mins video 300 shots (CIPA) ~260 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 445g body only 302g with battery and card
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 134.5 × 93.5 × 43.5mm 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder None 0.39" OLED EVF, 2.36M dots Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen 3.0" tilting touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Nikon Z-mount Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5
Memory Cards Single microSD Single UHS-I SD Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
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