EOS M50 IIvs PixPro WPZ2
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Vlogging — EOS M50 II (2020): Canon's most approachable mirrorless — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in a beginner-friendly body.
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 M50 II (2020)
- Beginners and students wanting an affordable entry into Canon's ecosystem
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and clean HDMI output on a budget
- Content creators who want reliable eye-tracking AF at a low price
- Canon users upgrading from a smartphone or compact camera
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 m50 ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS M50 II (2020) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £449 | £100 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP APS-C CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/25p (cropped), 1080p/60p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF, 143 AF points, eye detection | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 10fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~305 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 387g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 88.1 × 58.7mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.39× | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon EF-M mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS M50 II | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Travel | ||
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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