DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro 2024
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
£289
new today at Wex Photo Video
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Osmo Action 5 Pro vs A6100
Quick take: The Osmo Action 5 Pro has the highest resolution at 40MP; the Osmo Action 5 Pro is the most affordable; only the Osmo Action 5 Pro is weather sealed.
Different kinds of camera — their specs aren't comparable, so read the rows as facts, not a contest.
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video and Clifton Cameras
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Verdictwhich should you buy?
Osmo Action 5 Pro — Adventure, Outdoor Sports & Action: 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.
A6100 — Beginner, Family, Travel: Best autofocus in its class for the price.
Who should buy what
A6100 (2019)
is the right camera for you if…
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want solid AF
- Families stepping up from a smartphone
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | Osmo Action 5 ProDJI · 2024 | A6100Sony · 2019 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £289Best | £649 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3-inch CMOS | APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 40.0MPBest | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K 120fps, 10-bit D-Log M | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | 425-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 / HorizonSteady (EIS) | No stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 20fpsBest | 11fps |
| Battery Life | 240 min (1080p24, DJI) | 420 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 146gBest | 396g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 59.4mm |
| Weather Sealed | YesBest | Not weather sealed |
| Viewfinder | No viewfinder | EVF 0.39" 1.44M-dot |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k-dot |
| Mount | Fixed lens (155° FOV, f/2.8) | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | 1× microSD (up to 1 TB) + 64 GB built in | SD UHS-I / Memory Stick |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
Osmo Action 5 Pro
A6100
Travel
5.9/10
6.2/10
Vlogging & Video
6.8/10
5.9/10
Filmmaking
4.0/10
4.9/10
Documentary
6.1/10
5.2/10
Landscape
5.6/10
4.9/10
Underwater
5.5/10
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Portrait
—
6.7/10
Street
—
7.3/10
Wedding & Events
—
5.1/10
Sports & Action
—
6.5/10
Wildlife
—
6.9/10
Casual
—
6.4/10
Food
—
6.2/10
Macro
—
5.2/10
Architecture
—
5.5/10
Astrophotography
—
6.0/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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