Canon EOS R3vs PixPro WPZ2

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon Canon EOS R3 Canon Canon EOS R3 (2021) Starting from £5999 new Best for Sports & photojournalism professionals View Canon EOS R3
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Kodak PixPro WPZ2 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.

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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
Genre Canon EOS R3PixPro WPZ2
Sports & Action
9.0
Wildlife
9.0
7.0
Photojournalism
9.0
Vlogging & Video
7.0
4.0
Wedding & Events
7.0
Travel
4.0
9.0
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Everyday
7.0
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