DJI Action 5 Provs RX100 VI
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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.
Travel & Vlogging — RX100 VI (2018): The RX100 VI trades fast apertures for a remarkable 24-200mm zoom range — giving it more versatility than any previous model. 4K/30p, 24fps burst, a pop-up EVF, and an articulating screen round out an exceptional compact package. Variable aperture limits low-light performance at the long end, but for travel and events where reach matters, there is no practical alternative at this size.
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
RX100 VI (2018)
- Travel photographers who need versatile reach in a pocketable body
- Vloggers and content creators who need 4K and an articulating screen
- Event photographers who want discreet, capable wide-to-tele coverage
- Wildlife and sports enthusiasts who want a compact travel option
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) | RX100 VI (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £349 | £700 |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI Stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 50.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 4K/120p, 4K/60p HDR, 1080p/240p | 4K/30p, 1080p/120p, 960fps HFR |
| Autofocus | Subject tracking AF | Fast Hybrid AF, 315 phase-detect points, Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | RockSteady 3.0 EIS + HorizonSteady | Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 20fps | 24fps |
| Battery Life | 160 mins video | ~240 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 145g | 301g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 70.5 × 44.2 × 32.8mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None | Pop-up EVF, 2.35M dots |
| Screen | 2.5" front + 1.4" rear touchscreen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Fixed 12mm-equiv f/2.8 ultra-wide lens | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | Single microSD | Single SD / Memory Stick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | DJI Action 5 Pro | RX100 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Adventure & Outdoor | — | |
| Sports & Action | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | ||
| Street | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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