DJI Action 5 Provs Instax Mini Evo
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Instax Mini Evo (2022)
Starting from £150 new
Best for Creative hybrid shooters & smartphone generation
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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.
Creative Hybrid Shooters & Smartphone Generation — Instax Mini Evo (2022): The smartest Instax camera — digital preview means you only print the shots worth keeping, and 100 creative combinations keep things endlessly interesting.
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 Evo (2022)
- Smartphone users who want the tactile joy of prints without wasting film
- Creatives who want 100 effect combinations in a slim, stylish body
- Anyone who wants digital backups of their instant prints via Bluetooth
- Mini 12 or Mini 99 owners who want preview before printing
Quick take: The instax mini evo 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 Evo (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £150 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | Digital sensor + Instax Mini film output (62 × 46mm) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | N/A |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Fixed focus |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~100 prints) |
| Weight | 145g | ~290g |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 124.0 × 76.0 × 40.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | 1.0" LCD rear screen for preview |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 1.0" LCD rear screen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Instax Mini film pack (10 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | N/A |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Bluetooth, USB-C |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Instax Mini Evo |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Creative | — | |
| Street | — |
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