PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs DJI Action 5 Pro
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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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?
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
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 | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £349 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | 145g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | DJI Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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