DJI Action 5 Provs Now Gen 3
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Polaroid
Now Gen 3 (2024)
Starting from £120 new
Best for Classic Polaroid fans & square-print lovers
View Now Gen 3
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.
Classic Polaroid Fans & Square-Print Lovers — Now Gen 3 (2024): The definitive modern Polaroid. Autofocus, USB-C, and full-sized square prints — classic Polaroid experience, updated for today.
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
Now Gen 3 (2024)
- Anyone who wants the classic full-sized square Polaroid print experience
- Instax users who prefer Polaroid's dreamy colour palette and white border
- Party hosts and event photographers who want iconic-looking keepsakes
- Previous Polaroid Now owners upgrading to the Gen 3's improved autofocus
Quick take: The now gen 3 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) | Now Gen 3 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £120 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | i-Type / 600 Polaroid film (79 × 79mm / image area 62 × 62mm) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | — |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | N/A — instant film camera |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Autofocus (0.4m–2m close; 2m–∞ landscape) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | N/A |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | N/A |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | Rechargeable internal battery (USB-C, ~15 packs) |
| Weight | 145g | ~445g |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 138.2 × 112.6 × 62.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Real-image optical viewfinder |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | i-Type or 600 film (8 shots per pack) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | N/A — instant film only |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (charging) |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | Now Gen 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Parties & Events | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Creative | — |
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