GFX 50Svs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
GFX 50S (2017)
Starting from £1499 new
Best for Studio, portrait & landscape photography
View GFX 50S
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 & Landscape Photography — GFX 50S (2017): The camera that launched Fujifilm's medium-format revolution — 51MP at a price that made serious large-format imaging possible for the first time.
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 (2017)
- Photographers who want to enter the GFX system at the lowest possible price
- Studio and portrait photographers who want medium-format tonal quality on a budget
- Landscape photographers who work from a tripod and don't need IBIS
- GFX system historians who want the camera that started it all
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 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 (2017) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,499 | £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 | 825g (with battery and card) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 147.5 × 94.2 × 91.4mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Detachable EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.85× magnification | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen + rear sub-LCD | 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 50S | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| 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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