They both have about the same amount of good and bad aspects. Let's do a little comparison;
Scott Adkins:
-Pros: Very, very well-rounded fighter; he knows taekwondo, wushu, muay thai, judo, ninjitsu, and karate, and is a certified PKA instructor. He also has been a leading man in action films, including appearing alongside kickboxing superstar Jean-Claude van Damme at least four times. That really says something about his action abilities.
-Cons: Adkins normally plays the same role over and over again; tough guy who can kill you in the blink of an eye (like the Master himself, Mr. Steven Seagal). That means he's good at what he does, but he has a very limited range of characters he can play with that style.
Ray Park:
-Pros: First off, let me say that I love Ray Park's work; he's the reason I got into martial arts. Aside from that, he practices wushu, hapkido, kickboxing and Northern Shaolin kung fu. He was a member of British wushu team for several years, which means he has credibility. He also has a wide number of iconic roles under his belt; he's played the Sith lord Darth Maul, the ninja Snake-Eyes, and the speedy knife-thrower Edgar. He's also been the stunt double for guys like James Remar, Robin Shou, and Christopher Walken.
-Cons: Park is a talented actor, but he's never been given a chance to prove himself; most of his roles, he's either in a bodysuit or makeup, and IF he speaks, it usually dubbed over by guys like Peter Serafinowicz. Due to this, he has not gotten the credit he deserves. Plus, whenever he shows his martial arts skills, it's often with a weapon in his hands, which can limit his show-off scenes.
Overall:
-I have to side with Ray Park; he's a bit better actor than Adkins. While Adkins is spectacular, and a more well-rounded fighter, Park just has a certain charisma that's hard to find from action stars anymore.
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