DJI
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Action cam with larger sensor, dual OLED screens, and 4K 120p for creators.
$349
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 2 months newer.
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Wins
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 0)
- AOsmo Action 5 Pro has lower Weight (146 g vs 743 g)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (30 fps vs 15 fps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Card slots (2 vs 1)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 × 33 mm
146 g (0.32 lb / 5.15 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 66mm narrower, 53mm shorter, and 50mm thinner than Alpha 1 II.
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 597 g lighter than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 33mm Osmo Action 5 Pro · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 44 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Osmo Action 5 Pro
71 × 33 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Osmo Action 5 Pro: mount data unavailable
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
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
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 743 g — lower is better
Codecs
Adds HEVC
ISO max (native)
51,200 vs 32,000 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
200 Mbps vs 150 Mbps — higher is better
Battery life (CIPA)
640 shots vs 520 shots — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF points / zones
759 vs 0 — higher is better
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Animal, Bird…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
RAW buffer depth
200 frames vs 60 frames — higher is better
AA filter
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
Eye AF
Only Alpha 1 II supports it
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.
Osmo Action 5 Pro
Pros
- ✓Larger sensor vs GoPro
- ✓Front + rear screens
- ✓4K 120p
Cons
- –Accessory ecosystem
- –Fixed lens
- –Still action-cam limits
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for portraits, Osmo Action 5 Pro or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 8.5/10 versus 3.0/10 for Osmo Action 5 Pro — 50.1MP — excellent for large prints and crops.
What's the resolution difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Action 5 Pro is 40 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Osmo Action 5 Pro does not have IBIS, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Osmo Action 5 Pro or the Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Action 5 Pro reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Alpha 1 II?
Osmo Action 5 Pro weighs 146 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Osmo Action 5 Pro is 597 g lighter.
Do the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: 4K up to 120p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Osmo Action 5 Pro and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
Osmo Action 5 Pro: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 640 shots (CIPA) for the Osmo Action 5 Pro and 520 shots for the Alpha 1 II, giving the Osmo Action 5 Pro the edge.
How much does each cost?
Osmo Action 5 Pro launched at $349 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The Osmo Action 5 Pro is $6,150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of DJI and Sony press materials.