EOS R50vs PixPro WPZ2
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PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Beginners & Family — EOS R50 (2023): Canon's most beginner-friendly RF body — Dual Pixel AF and beautiful colour science in an approachable package.
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 R50 (2023)
- Beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Family photographers who want reliable subject tracking in a compact body
- R100 buyers who want a step up with better video and subject detection
- Casual content creators who want a simple, capable RF camera on a budget
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 r50 has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R50 (2023) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £599 | £100 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (uncropped 4K/24p), FHD/60p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, face/eye/subject tracking | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 15fps electronic | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 375g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 116.3 × 85.5 × 68.8mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF-S / RF | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R50 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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