PowerShot G7X Mark IIIvs DJI Action 5 Pro
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
Starting from £749 new
Best for Vlogging, content creation & travel video
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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?
Vlogging, Content Creation & Travel Video — PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019): The finest vlogging compact available — pocket-sized 4K, a flip screen, mic input, and USB live streaming in one remarkably capable 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
PowerShot G7X Mark III (2019)
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K video, a flip screen, and a mic input in a pocket-sized camera
- Travellers who want the best possible compact video quality without carrying an interchangeable-lens system
- Live streamers who want USB streaming capability built into a compact camera
- Smartphone upgraders who want significantly better video quality in something nearly as pocketable
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 III (2019) | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £749 | £349 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI-CMOS | 1/1.3" CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 50.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p — no crop in 4K | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — fast, reliable, with Eye AF | Subject tracking AF |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS — lens-based | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady |
| Burst Rate | 20fps (with fixed AF/AE) | 20fps |
| Battery Life | ~235 shots (CIPA) | 160 mins video |
| Weight | 304g | 145g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 41.4mm | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Screen | 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen (180° flip for self-facing) | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 24-100mm equivalent f/1.8-2.8 lens | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | Single microSD |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack, USB live streaming | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark III | DJI Action 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports | — | |
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — |
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