EOS R1vs DJI Action 5 Pro
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
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?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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 R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
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 R1 (2024) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £349 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | 145g |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | None |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | DJI Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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