Street, Travel & Documentary Photography — X-T1 (2014): The camera that put Fujifilm back on the map — weather sealed, a class-leading EVF, physical dials, and X-Trans colour that earned a generation of loyal fans.
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-T1 (2014)
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Quick take: The x-t1 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X-T1 (2014) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £299 | £100 |
| Sensor | 16.3MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS II | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.3MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/60p | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect + contrast-detect hybrid AF (49 points) | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~350 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 440g (with battery and card) | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 129.0 × 89.8 × 46.7mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.77× magnification — largest APS-C EVF at launch | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" 3-direction tilting LCD, 1.04M dots (no touch) | 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, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T1 | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Everyday | — |
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