DJI Action 5 Provs Hero 12 Black
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DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
From £349
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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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.
Adventure, Sports & Travel Video — Hero 12 Black (2023): GoPro's best all-round action camera — better battery, 10-bit colour, and HyperSmooth 6.0 make it a genuine step forward.
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
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the hero 12 black is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | Hero 12 Black (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £300 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 1/1.9-inch CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 27.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 5.3K/60p, 4K/120p, 2.7K/240p slow-mo |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Fixed focus (wide) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | HyperSmooth 6.0 (in-camera EIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 27MP RAW burst |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~70 min at 5.3K/30p (Enduro battery) |
| Weight | 145g | 154g |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 71.8 × 50.8 × 33.6mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | 2.27" rear touchscreen + 1.4" front display |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 2.27" rear touchscreen; 1.4" front colour display |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | GoPro mounting ecosystem (fingers, adhesive, magnetic) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | microSD up to 1TB (V30 minimum) |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Hero 12 Black |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Cycling & Hiking | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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