GFX 50S IIvs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
GFX 50S II (2021)
Starting from £2999 new
Best for Studio & portrait specialists
View GFX 50S II
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?
Studio & Portrait Specialists — GFX 50S II (2021): Medium format quality at the most accessible price ever — 51MP detail and tonal richness no APS-C or full-frame body can replicate.
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 50S II (2021)
- Photographers stepping into medium format for the first time
- Landscape and commercial shooters who want 51MP at an accessible medium-format price
- Studio photographers upgrading from full-frame who want a resolution jump
- GFX system buyers who want IBIS and medium-format quality without GFX 100S II pricing
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 50s ii has the highest resolution at 51mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | GFX 50S II (2021) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,999 | £100 |
| Sensor | 51.4MP Medium Format GFX 44×33mm BSI CMOS | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 51.4MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p (cropped) | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 6.5 stops | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 900g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 150.0 × 104.2 × 87.2mm | 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 G-mount (medium format) | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Dual SD UHS-II slots | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | GFX 50S II | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Commercial | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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