DJI Action 5 Provs FX3
DJI
DJI Action 5 Pro (2024)
Starting from £349 new
Best for Adventure, outdoor sports & action
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Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic filmmaking
View FX3
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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
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) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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