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.
Travel, Portrait — A7 II (2014): The camera that proved full-frame IBIS was possible in a compact body.
Who should buy what
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
A7 II (2014)
Quick take: The dji action 5 pro has the highest resolution at 50mp; the dji action 5 pro is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | DJI Action 5 Pro (2024) | A7 II (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £549 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | Full-frame BSI CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 1080p 60fps |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | 117-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS, 4.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | 350 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 599g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 59.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF 0.71× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.23M-dot |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | SD / Memory Stick Pro Duo |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Wi-Fi, NFC, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | A7 II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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