DJI Action 5 Provs ZV-1 IIvs ZV-E10

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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Sony ZV-1 II Sony ZV-1 II (2023) From £649 Best for Pocket vlogging View ZV-1 II
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Sony ZV-E10 Sony ZV-E10 (2021) From £399 Best for Vlogging & video View ZV-E10

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.

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.

Vlogging & Video — ZV-E10 (2021): Purpose-built for video creators — real-time Eye AF, flip screen, and excellent 4K at a wallet-friendly price.

↓ 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

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

ZV-E10 (2021)

  • You're starting out as a content creator and want an affordable Sony APS-C mirrorless
  • You want the flexibility to grow your lens collection as your skills and needs develop
  • You're primarily a video creator rather than a stills photographer

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)ZV-1 II (2023)ZV-E10 (2021)
Price £349 £649 £399
Sensor 1/1.3" CMOS 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS CMOS 24.2MP APS-C Exmor CMOS
Resolution 50.0MP 20.1MP 24.2MP
Video 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p 4K/30p, 1080p/120p
Autofocus Subject tracking AF Phase-detect + contrast, 315 points, Real-time Eye AF Phase-detect, 425 points, Real-time Eye AF
Stabilisation RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady Optical SteadyShot (OIS) None (use OIS lenses)
Burst Rate 20fps 15fps 11fps
Battery Life 160 mins video ~260 shots (CIPA) ~440 shots (CIPA)
Weight 145g 292g 343g body only
Dimensions 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm 105.5 × 60.0 × 43.5mm 115.2 × 64.2 × 44.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes No No
Viewfinder None None None
Screen 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen
Mount Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens Fixed zoom — 18–50mm f/1.8–4.0 equiv Sony E-mount
Memory Cards Single microSD Single SD UHS-I slot Single SD UHS-I slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic input, micro HDMI
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