GFX 50Rvs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
GFX 50R (2018)
Starting from £1999 new
Best for Portrait, street & documentary photography
View GFX 50R
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?
Portrait, Street & Documentary Photography — GFX 50R (2018): The most portable GFX camera of its era — 51MP in a rangefinder-style body for photographers who want medium-format quality with a more discreet form.
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
GFX 50R (2018)
- Photographers who want medium-format quality in the slimmest GFX body available
- Street and documentary photographers drawn to the rangefinder-style handling
- GFX 50S users who want a smaller body for travel and walk-around use
- Studio and portrait photographers who want 51MP at the lowest GFX entry 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 gfx 50r has the highest resolution at 51mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50R (2018) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,999 | £100 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format BSI CMOS (43.8 × 32.9mm) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Contrast-detect AF, face detection | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~400 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 775g (with battery and card) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 160.7 × 96.5 × 66.4mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.77× magnification | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm GFX (G-mount) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50R | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| 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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