EOS R8vs PixPro WPZ2

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Canon EOS R8 Canon EOS R8 (2023) Starting from £1099 new Best for Full-frame entry View EOS R8
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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?

Full-Frame Entry — EOS R8 (2023): Canon's most affordable full-frame mirrorless — 4K/60p 10-bit and class-leading Dual Pixel AF at an accessible entry price.

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.

↓ Full specifications below

EOS R8 (2023)

  • Photographers wanting full-frame image quality at the lowest RF price
  • EOS RP owners upgrading to better autofocus and modern video specs
  • Beginners who want to start on full-frame without overspending
  • Travel photographers who want a lightweight full-frame RF body

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 r8 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 R8 (2023)PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Price £1,099 £100
Sensor 24.2MP Full-frame BSI CMOS 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 16.0MP
Video 4K/60p oversampled 10-bit, FHD/180p 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps
Autofocus Dual Pixel CMOS AF II, 1053 zones, eye/face/subject tracking TTL contrast-detect autofocus
Stabilisation None (no IBIS) Digital image stabilisation
Burst Rate 6fps mechanical, 40fps electronic 3fps
Battery Life ~220 shots (CIPA) ~200 shots (CIPA)
Weight 461g body only ~194g
Dimensions 132.5 × 86.1 × 70.0mm 115 × 66 × 32mm
Weather Sealed No Yes
Viewfinder EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× 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 Single SD UHS-II slot microSD up to 512GB
Connectivity USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi USB, Wi-Fi
Genre EOS R8PixPro WPZ2
Portrait
9.0
Vlogging & Video
9.0
4.0
Street
9.0
Wedding & Events
7.0
Landscape
7.0
Sports & Action
4.0
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Travel
9.0
Everyday
7.0
Wildlife
7.0
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