Canon
EOS R1
Flagship 24.2MP full-frame BSI stacked RF body with 40fps burst, Dual Pixel Intelligent AF, 6K RAW, and 9.44M-dot EVF.
$6,299
Launch priceReleased Jul 2024
DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 2 months newer.
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Wins
EOS R1
Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AEOS R1 has higher AF points / zones (1053 vs 0)
- BOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 920 g)
- AEOS R1 has higher Burst (electronic) (40 fps vs 15 fps)
- AEOS R1 has higher Battery life (CIPA) (1330 shots vs 640 shots)
- AEOS R1 has higher ISO max (native) (102,400 vs 51,200)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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EOS R1
158 × 150 × 87 mm
920 g (2.03 lb / 32.45 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
EOS R1 is 87mm wider, 105mm taller, and 55mm thicker than Osmo Action 5 Pro.
EOS R1 is 774 g heavier than Osmo Action 5 Pro.
Depth (front-to-back): 87mm EOS R1 · 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
EOS R1
158 × 150 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
EOS R1
158 × 87 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 33 mm
Sensor size, to scale
EOS R1
36 × 24 mm · Full Frame
864 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
EOS R1
✓ more lensesCanon RF
105+
native lenses available
Osmo Action 5 Pro: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
EOS R1
AF points / zones
1053 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Dogs, Cats…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 157.6, 149.5, 87.3
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type B, CFexpress Type B
Codecs
Adds RAW, XF-HEVC S, XF-AVC S…
Burst (electronic)
40 fps vs 15 fps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
1330 shots vs 640 shots — higher is better
AA filter
Only EOS R1 supports it
Reasons to choose
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Stabilization modes
Adds Horizon Lock, RockSteady 3.0
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 70.5, 44.2, 32.8
Card types
Adds microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC
Weight
146 g vs 920 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
Resolution
40 MP vs 24.2 MP — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓4K max frame rate — Both 120 fps
- ✓Weather sealing — Both support weather sealing
- ✓Touchscreen — Both support touchscreen
- ✓Wi-Fi — Both support wi-fi
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
EOS R1
Pros
- ✓40fps electronic burst
- ✓24.2MP BSI stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓Dual Pixel Intelligent AF
- ✓6K RAW and 4K 120p video
- ✓Dual CFexpress Type B slots
Cons
- –24MP resolution
- –Very expensive
- –Large integrated-grip body
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Pros
- ✓Larger sensor vs GoPro
- ✓Front + rear screens
- ✓4K 120p
Cons
- –Accessory ecosystem
- –Fixed lens
- –Still action-cam limits
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, EOS R1 or Osmo Action 5 Pro?
EOS R1 scores 7.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo Action 5 Pro — 24.2MP — solid resolution.
What's the resolution difference between the EOS R1 and Osmo Action 5 Pro?
EOS R1 is 24.2 MP and Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the EOS R1 and Osmo Action 5 Pro have in-body image stabilization?
EOS R1 has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization, while Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS.
Which shoots faster bursts — the EOS R1 or the Osmo Action 5 Pro?
EOS R1 reaches 40 fps electronic. Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the EOS R1 and Osmo Action 5 Pro?
EOS R1 weighs 920 g and Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 774 g lighter.
Do the EOS R1 and Osmo Action 5 Pro record 4K video?
EOS R1: 6K RAW (max), 4K up to 120p. Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p.
Are the EOS R1 and Osmo Action 5 Pro weather sealed?
EOS R1: Yes. Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 1,330 shots (CIPA) for the EOS R1 and 640 shots for the Osmo Action 5 Pro, giving the EOS R1 the edge.
How much does each cost?
EOS R1 launched at $6,299 and Osmo Action 5 Pro at $349. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $5,950 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Canon and DJI press materials.