EOS R1vs PixPro WPZ2
Canon
EOS R1 (2024)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & photojournalism
View EOS R1
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?
Professional Sports, Wildlife & Photojournalism — EOS R1 (2024): Canon's ultimate professional camera — 40fps, a class-leading EVF, and AI AF that simply doesn't miss.
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 R1 (2024)
- Professional sports and news photographers who cannot miss a shot
- Wildlife photographers needing the fastest AF and burst available
- Photojournalists requiring reliable pro-grade build and connectivity
- Canon R3 owners or 1D X Mark III users upgrading to mirrorless flagship
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 r1 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R1 (2024) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £100 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-Frame Stacked CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW/60p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF III — 100% coverage, deep learning subject detection | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | IBIS — up to 8 stops combined | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 40fps electronic, 12fps mechanical | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~530 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1470g (with battery) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 159.5 × 143.9 × 87.3mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C (10Gbps), Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R1 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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