Portraits & Action — EOS R6 Mark II (2022): 40fps burst, 8-stop IBIS, and Canon's best-in-class Dual Pixel AF — exceptional for action, sports, and portrait work.
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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EOS R6 Mark II (2022)
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Quick take: The eos r6 mark ii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | EOS R6 Mark II (2022) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,099 | £100 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/60p 10-bit oversampled, 6K RAW out, FHD/180p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 6072 zones, deep-learning subject tracking | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops (coordinated with IS lenses) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 12fps mechanical, 40fps electronic | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~760 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 670g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 138.4 × 98.4 × 88.4mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.76× magnification | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Canon RF mount (full-frame) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.1, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R6 Mark II | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Landscape | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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