EOS Mvs DJI Action 5 Pro
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
View DJI Action 5 Pro
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
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.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
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
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £349 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | — | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | 145g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | DJI Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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