X100Vvs PixPro WPZ2
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Kodak
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?
Street, Travel, Everyday — X100V (2020): The camera that made fixed-lens popular again. Still one of the best walking-around cameras ever made.
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
X100V (2020)
- Street and documentary photographers
- Anyone who wants one great lens and no decision paralysis
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 x100v has the highest resolution at 26mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | X100V (2020) | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,099 | £100 |
| Sensor | APS-C X-Trans CMOS 4 BSI | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 26.1MP | 16.0MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps 10-bit (with Atomos) | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps |
| Autofocus | 425-point phase-detect intelligent hybrid AF | TTL contrast-detect autofocus |
| Stabilisation | Optical IS | Digital image stabilisation |
| Burst Rate | 11fps mechanical, 20fps electronic | 3fps |
| Battery Life | 350 shots (CIPA) | ~200 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 478g | ~194g |
| Dimensions | 128.0 × 74.8 × 53.3mm | 115 × 66 × 32mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | Hybrid optical/EVF 0.52× | None — 3.0" LCD screen only |
| Screen | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 1.62M-dot | 3.0" LCD |
| Mount | Fixed 23mm f/2 (35mm equivalent) Fujinon | Standard 1/4" tripod thread |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-I | microSD up to 512GB |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, USB-C, Micro HDMI | USB, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | X100V | PixPro WPZ2 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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