Canon EOS R5 Mark IIvs PixPro WPZ2
Canon
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
Starting from £4299 new
Best for Hybrid shooters & professionals
View Canon EOS R5 Mark II
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?
Hybrid Shooters & Professionals — Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024): The most complete hybrid camera Canon has ever made — 45MP stacked BSI, 30fps burst, 8K/60p RAW, and Canon's legendary Dual Pixel AF in one 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
Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024)
- Professional photographers who want 8K RAW and 45MP in one body
- R5 owners upgrading to faster AF, improved overheating, and neural network processing
- Wildlife and sports professionals who need high resolution and fast burst
- Hybrid shooters who demand the very best Canon has to offer
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 r5 mark ii has the highest resolution at 45mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Canon EOS R5 Mark II (2024) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £4,299 | £100 |
| Sensor | 45MP full-frame BSI stacked CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.0MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 8K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, Cinema RAW Light | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, AI subject tracking | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS (coordinated with IS lenses) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 30fps electronic / 12fps mechanical | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 570 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 746g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 138.5 × 101.2 × 93.5mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | 0.64" 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 | CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, HDMI full-size, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Canon EOS R5 Mark II | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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