EOS R50vs DJI Action 5 Pro
Canon
EOS R50 (2023)
Starting from £729 new
Best for Beginners & family
£729 at Clifton Cameras →
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DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
Used from £230 at eBay →
View DJI Action 5 Pro
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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 R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
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; only the dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £729 | £349 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 375g body only | 145g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | DJI Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Travel | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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