EOS Rvs PixPro WPZ2
Canon
EOS R (2018)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Entry to full-frame mirrorless & RF lens exploration
View EOS R
VS
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?
Entry To Full-Frame Mirrorless & Rf Lens Exploration — EOS R (2018): The RF mount's founding camera — 30MP, Dual Pixel CMOS AF, and the proof-of-concept that launched Canon's mirrorless era.
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 R (2018)
- Canon DSLR users wanting to enter the RF ecosystem at the lowest full-frame price
- EF lens collectors who want an affordable RF body to use with the EF-RF adapter
- Photographers stepping up from APS-C who want full-frame quality on a budget
- RF system fans who want a second body without full EOS R6 pricing
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 r has the highest resolution at 30mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R (2018) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £799 | £100 |
| Sensor | 30.3MP full-frame CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 30.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (1.7× crop), 1080p/60p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF — 5655 AF areas, Eye AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps continuous (5fps with AF/AE) | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 660g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 135.8 × 98.3 × 84.4mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.71× magnification | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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