PixPro WPZ2vs Z50
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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?
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.
Beginner, Travel, Everyday — Z50 (2019): Nikon's Z system at its most accessible.
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
Z50 (2019)
- Nikon DSLR users wanting a lighter mirrorless
- First-time enthusiast camera buyers
Quick take: The z50 has the highest resolution at 21mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Z50 (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £499 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.9MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K 30fps (1.5× crop), 1080p 120fps |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 209-point phase-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 300 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 397g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 126.5 × 93.5 × 60.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF 0.68× 2.36M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" downward-tilting touchscreen, 1.04M-dot |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Nikon Z-Mount (DX) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-I |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro USB, Micro HDMI |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Z50 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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