DJI Action 5 Provs A7S II
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.
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
A7S II (2015)
- Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
- Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
- A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
- Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price
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) | A7S II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £799 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3 |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 5fps continuous |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 584g body only |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual SD UHS-I slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | — | |
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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