Canon EOS R3vs PixPro WPZ2
Canon
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals
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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?
Sports & Photojournalism Professionals — Canon EOS R3 (2021): The pinnacle of Canon's mirrorless lineup for speed — Eye Control AF and 30fps burst in the most rugged body Canon has ever produced.
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
Canon EOS R3 (2021)
- Professional sports and photojournalism photographers
- Canon users who need the fastest burst and most reliable AF in the system
- R5 users who want a pro-grade grip and faster shooting speed
- Event photographers who need eye-controlled AF and dual card slots
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 canon eos r3 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R3 (2021) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £5,999 | £100 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 6K RAW, 4K/120p, 1080p/180p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II with Eye Control AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 620 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 1015g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 142.6 × 87.2mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.76" OLED EVF, 5.76M dots, 120fps | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Dual CFexpress Type B | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth, LAN | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R3 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Photojournalism | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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