DJI Action 5 Provs A6700
DJI
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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
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
A6700 (2023)
- APS-C photographers who want the best Sony autofocus in a compact body
- Video shooters who need 4K/120p and subject tracking in a smaller package
- A6400 or A6600 owners ready for a significant AF and video upgrade
- Photographers who want near-A7 performance without the full-frame price
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro 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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £999 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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