EOS R6vs DJI Action 5 Pro
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DJI
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?
Wedding, Portrait, Sports, Video — EOS R6 (2020): The camera that made Canon's RF system worth taking seriously.
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 R6 (2020)
- Canon DSLR shooters moving to mirrorless
- Hybrid photographers who shoot both stills and video
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 R6 (2020) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,299 | £349 |
| Sensor | Full-frame CMOS 35mm | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K 60fps (crop), 4K 30fps (full), 1080p 120fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 AF positions, subject tracking | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops coordinated IS | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 20fps |
| Battery Life | 380 shots (LCD), 510 shots (EVF) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 598g (body only) | 145g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 97.5 × 88.4mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF 0.76× 3.69M-dot | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Canon RF | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | 2× SD UHS-II | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C 3.1, HDMI | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 | DJI Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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