EOS R8vs 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?
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.
Who should buy what
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | EOS R8 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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