DJI Action 5 Provs Instax Mini 12
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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VS
Fujifilm
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Beginners, parties & gifting
View Instax Mini 12
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Beginners, Parties & Gifting — Instax Mini 12 (2023): The perfect starter instant camera — effortless to use, great colours, and comes in beautiful pastel shades.
Who should buy what
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
Instax Mini 12 (2023)
- Complete beginners wanting their first instant camera
- Anyone buying an instant camera as a gift
- Party hosts who want to hand out physical prints on the night
- Kids and teenagers who want a fun, colourful camera
Quick take: The instax mini 12 is the most affordable; only the dji action 5 pro is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Instax Mini 12 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £80 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | Instax Mini film (62 × 46mm image area) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Fixed focus (0.3m–∞ standard; 0.3–0.5m in close-up mode) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 2× AA alkaline batteries (~100 shots) |
| Weight | 145g | ~293g (with batteries, without film) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 107.6 × 121.7 × 67.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder (0.37×) |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Instax Mini 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Landscape | — |
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