EOS Mvs PixPro WPZ2
Canon
EOS M (2012)
Starting from £80 new
Best for Canon mirrorless history & EF-M collectors
View EOS M
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Canon Mirrorless History & Ef-M Collectors — EOS M (2012): Canon's first mirrorless — a historic body that broke new ground with touch-AF and EF-M, but its sluggish contrast-detect system quickly became its Achilles heel.
Water Sports, Beach Holidays & Outdoor Adventures On A Budget — PixPro WPZ2 (2021): A practical, affordable waterproof camera for those who want a traditional zoom compact rather than a GoPro-style action camera.
Who should buy what
EOS M (2012)
- Canon shooters who want the camera that started Canon's mirrorless story
- Budget first-time mirrorless buyers who already own EF/EF-S glass
- Collectors of significant digital camera milestones
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
- Snorkellers and divers who want a traditional zoom compact underwater
- Holiday photographers who want one rugged camera for beach and travel
- Buyers who want waterproofing deeper than GoPro without a housing
- Budget-conscious adventurers who don't need 4K video
Quick take: The eos m has the highest resolution at 18mp; the eos m is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M (2012) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £80 | £100 |
| Sensor | 18MP APS-C CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 18.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p 30fps | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF only — notoriously slow | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | — | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 4fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~230 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 262g (body only) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 108.6 × 66.5 × 32.3mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None (optional EVF accessory) | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fixed touchscreen, 1.04M dots | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | 1× SD/SDHC/SDXC | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB 2.0 | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Casual | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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