X-A7vs 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?
Beginner Fujifilm — X-A7 (2019): The most affordable X-mount entry — Fujifilm colour and film simulations with a large flip screen for beginners.
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
X-A7 (2019)
- Complete beginners buying their first interchangeable-lens camera
- Lifestyle and social media photographers who want great colour out of camera
- Anyone who wants a stylish, approachable Fujifilm at the lowest entry price
- Vloggers who need a flip screen and simple controls on a tight budget
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 x-a7 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 | X-A7 (2019) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £399 | £100 |
| Sensor | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS (Bayer, not X-Trans) | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.2MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/60p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast, 425 points | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 6fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~440 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 320g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 118.0 × 80.6 × 55.2mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.5" fully articulating touchscreen | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fujifilm X-mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I slot | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-A7 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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