DJI Action 5 Provs X-E3
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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?
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.
Street & Travel — X-E3 (2017): The X-E3 is the lightest Fujifilm interchangeable-lens camera with the 24.3MP X-Trans III sensor. Its slim, compact body appeals to street photographers who find the X-T line too bulky. The touchscreen joystick and Bluetooth connection are welcome additions. 4K is technically available but limited to 15fps — this is a stills-first camera. An excellent compact travel camera at used-market prices.
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
X-E3 (2017)
- Street photographers who want Fujifilm colours
- Travel photographers prioritising size
- Minimalist camera users
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the x-e3 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) | X-E3 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £300 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS III |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/15p, 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Phase-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | None |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 8fps (electronic shutter up to 14fps) |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 337g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 121.3 × 73.9 × 42.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Electronic, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen (fixed), 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fujifilm X-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB 3.0, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | X-E3 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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