DJI
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
$319
Released 2024-09
Best Action Cameras · head-to-head
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro vs Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro is cheaper at $319. Every spec and price links to its source.
Sony
Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II
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Released 2019-04
Which is better: the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro or Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II?
The Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II wins 1 of the 1 specs we compare head to head; the other wins 0.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro | Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $319 | — |
| Brand | DJI | Sony |
| Released | 2024-09 | 2019-04 |
| Max video | 4K(4:3)@120fps | 4K@30fps |
| Sensor | 1/1.3" | 1" BSI-CMOS (stacked) |
| Stabilization | RockSteady 3.0+ / HorizonSteady | Optical SteadyShot (2-axis in-body) |
| Waterproof (m) | 20 | 10 |
| Display | 2.5" rear OLED touch + 1.46" front OLED | 1.5" tiltable rear LCD (0.76M dots) |
| FOV (°) | 155 | 84 |
| Weight (g) | 146 | 132 |
| Release | 2024-09 | 2019-04 |
Sources — DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro: dji.com (verified 2026-06-15). Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II: sony.com (verified 2026-06-15).
What's the difference between the DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro and Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (7 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Max video: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 4K(4:3)@120fps vs Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II 4K@30fps
- Sensor: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 1/1.3" vs Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II 1" BSI-CMOS (stacked)
- Stabilization: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro RockSteady 3.0+ / HorizonSteady vs Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II Optical SteadyShot (2-axis in-body)
- Waterproof (m): DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 20 vs Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II 10
- Display: DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 2.5" rear OLED touch + 1.46" front OLED vs Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II 1.5" tiltable rear LCD (0.76M dots)
- FOV (°): DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 155 vs Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II 84
- Weight (g): DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro 146 vs Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II 132
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
DJI Osmo Action 5 Pro
Across three hands-on testers (TechRadar, Engadget, Tom's Guide), the Action 5 Pro is rated a phenomenal, GoPro-beating action cam with class-leading battery life and strong 4K video, undercutting rivals by $50. All three flag its weak SuperNight low-light mode; two note the 4K resolution cap versus rivals. (3 sourced reviews, 3 lab-tested.)
Praised: Best-in-class battery life, measured/field-tested well past two hours at 4K/60p; Beautiful, sharp 4K video with pro 10-bit/log recording features; Excellent DJI Mic 2 wireless audio compatibility and strong internal mics.
Flagged: SuperNight low-light mode disappoints; noisy/soft, sometimes worse than standard; Tops out at 4K, no 5.3K/8K option for croppers; Oversaturated / less natural colors straight out of camera.
Sony Cyber-shot RX0 II
Only one whitelisted tester (Tom's Guide) published an accessible hands-on review of this exact model. Its verdict: an exceptional solid-metal, waterproof and crushproof build with vivid, impressive color in stationary and underwater shots, but weak electronic image stabilization, a cumbersome button-driven interface with almost 30 pages of menus, a small non-touch screen, and a $700 price (roughly double a comparable GoPro Hero7) that make a GoPro the smarter buy for most. (1 sourced review.)
Praised: Rugged solid-metal body, waterproof and crushproof build; Vivid, impressive color in stationary/underwater shots; 180-degree tiltable flip screen for selfie/vlog framing.
Flagged: Electronic image stabilization much less effective than GoPro's; Cumbersome button-driven interface with almost 30 pages of menus; Expensive at $700, roughly double a comparable GoPro.