X-T30 IIvs PixPro WPZ2
Fujifilm
X-T30 II (2021)
Starting from £499 new
Best for Street & portrait photography
View X-T30 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?
Street & Portrait Photography — X-T30 II (2021): Flagship sensor at a mid-range price — the rare camera that makes you want to go out and shoot.
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-T30 II (2021)
- Fujifilm fans who want flagship image quality at a mid-range price
- Street and portrait photographers who shoot JPEG-first with film simulations
- X-T30 owners looking for a meaningful processor upgrade
- Anyone stepping into the Fujifilm X-mount system for the first time
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-t30 ii has the highest resolution at 26mp; 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-T30 II (2021) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £499 | £100 |
| Sensor | 26.1MP APS-C X-Trans CMOS IV | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K/30p, 1080p/240p slow-mo | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 425 points, subject tracking | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | None (no IBIS) | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 8fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3fps |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 383g body only | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 118.4 × 82.8 × 46.8mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.62× magnification | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting | 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-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X-T30 II | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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