EOS Rvs DJI Action 5 Pro
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
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?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 dji action 5 pro is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £349 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | None | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 660g body only | 145g |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | DJI Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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