PowerShot G7X Mark IIvs PixPro WPZ2
Canon
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
Starting from £350 new
Best for Travel & Vlogging
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Kodak
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?
Travel & Vlogging — PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016): The G7X Mark II is one of the most popular compact cameras ever made — and for good reason. A fast f/1.8-2.8 lens, 20MP 1-inch sensor, flip-up selfie screen, and Micro USB charging combine in one of the most vlog-friendly compact cameras available. No 4K and no EVF are the main compromises, but the G7X II remains outstanding value on the used market.
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
PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016)
- Vloggers and content creators who want a compact, selfie-screen camera
- Travel photographers who want 1-inch quality in a coat pocket
- Casual photographers stepping up from a smartphone
- Used-market buyers wanting G7X quality at a lower price
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 powershot g7x mark ii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PowerShot G7X Mark II (2016) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £350 | £100 |
| Sensor | 20.1MP 1-inch BSI CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 20.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF with face detection | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS (lens) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~265 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 319g (with battery and card) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 105.5 × 60.9 × 42.2mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen (180°), 1.04M dots | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fixed Canon 24-100mm f/1.8-2.8 (equivalent) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PowerShot G7X Mark II | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Travel | ||
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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