DJI Action 5 Provs Sony FX30vs ZV-1 II
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.
Video Creators & Filmmakers — Sony FX30 (2022): The Cinema Line entry point — S-Cinetone colour science, 4K/120p, and XLR audio in a compact, affordable body that punches far above its price.
Pocket Vlogging — ZV-1 II (2023): The best pocket vlogging camera — 1-inch sensor, ultrawide zoom, flip screen, and real-time Eye AF in a shirt pocket.
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
Sony FX30 (2022)
- You're a filmmaker or video producer who wants Sony cinema colour in a compact, affordable body
- You want 4K/120fps slow motion without the cost of an FX3 or FX6
- You shoot documentary, corporate video, or YouTube content at a professional standard
ZV-1 II (2023)
- You create vlog content solo and want reliable face tracking in a genuinely portable camera
- You want a wide zoom range for shooting variety without ever changing lenses
- You want clearly better image quality and stabilisation than a smartphone, simply packaged
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, sony fx30 are weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Sony FX30 (2022) | ZV-1 II (2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £1,799 | £649 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 26.1MP APS-C BSI Exmor R CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 26.1MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p S-Log3, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Real-time tracking AF, 759-point phase-detect | Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis Active IBIS | Optical SteadyShot (OIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 20fps electronic | 15fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 740 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 579g body only | 292g |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 129.7 × 77.8 × 84.5mm | 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | None (EVF optional via XLR handle) | None |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony FE (E-mount) | Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input |
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