EOS M3vs DJI Action 5 Pro
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DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Casual & Everyday — EOS M3 (2015): The EOS M3 was a meaningful upgrade over the original EOS M — bringing 24MP, a tilting touchscreen, and improved Hybrid CMOS AF III. Video tops out at 1080p/30p and burst shooting is modest, but for stills photographers wanting affordable APS-C quality, the M3 is a competent used-market option.
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 M3 (2015)
- Photographers who want affordable 24MP APS-C quality on a budget
- Casual shooters who want a compact EF-M camera with a tilting screen
- Users looking for an affordable entry into the Canon EF-M ecosystem
- Used-market buyers wanting a capable but inexpensive mirrorless
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 m3 is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M3 (2015) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £150 | £349 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Hybrid CMOS AF III (phase-detect + contrast-detect) | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | — | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 4.2fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~250 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 366g (body only) | 145g |
| Dimensions | 110.9 × 68.0 × 44.4mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF-DC1 accessory) | None |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting 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 | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M3 | DJI Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | ||
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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