PixPro WPZ2vs Nikon D7500
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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VS
Nikon
Nikon D7500 (2017)
Starting from £899 new
Best for Sports, travel & DSLR shooters
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
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.
Sports, Travel & Dslr Shooters — Nikon D7500 (2017): The D500's BSI sensor in a compact, weather-sealed body — excellent high-ISO performance and DSLR reliability at a great price.
Who should buy what
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
Nikon D7500 (2017)
- Enthusiast DSLR photographers who want APS-C performance in a lighter body
- D7200 or D7100 owners upgrading to better AF and 4K video
- Wildlife and sports shooters who prefer optical viewfinder AF
- Nikon DSLR users who want a capable body before committing to mirrorless
Quick take: The nikon d7500 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Nikon D7500 (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £899 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.9MP APS-C BSI CMOS (D500 sensor) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p (slight crop), FHD/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Multi-CAM 3500FX II, 51 points (15 cross-type) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | None (no IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 8fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~950 shots (CIPA with OVF) |
| Weight | ~194g | 640g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 135.5 × 104.0 × 72.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Optical pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.94× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Nikon F-mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-II slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB Micro-B, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Nikon D7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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