PixPro WPZ2vs A1

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Kodak PixPro WPZ2 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 (2021) Starting from £100 new Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget View PixPro WPZ2
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Sony A1 Sony A1 (2021) Starting from £5999 new Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting View A1

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.

Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A1 (2021)

  • Professional photographers who need resolution and speed without compromise
  • Sports and wildlife photographers demanding the absolute fastest Sony
  • Studio and fashion photographers who also shoot sport or events
  • A9 III or A7R V owners who want a single body that does everything

Quick take: The a1 has the highest resolution at 50mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PixPro WPZ2 (2021)A1 (2021)
Price £100 £5,999
Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS 50.1MP Full-Frame Stacked BSI CMOS Exmor RS
Resolution 16.0MP 50.1MP
Video 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps 8K/30p, 4K/120p, 1080p/240p
Autofocus TTL contrast-detect autofocus Real-time Tracking, AI subject recognition — 759 phase-detect points
Stabilisation Digital image stabilisation IBIS — up to 5.5 stops
Burst Rate 3fps 30fps electronic with full AF/AE
Battery Life ~200 shots (CIPA) ~430 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~194g 737g (with battery)
Dimensions 115 × 66 × 32mm 128.9 × 96.9 × 80.8mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder None — 3.0" LCD screen only EVF, 9.44M dots, 0.90× magnification, 240fps
Screen 3.0" LCD 3.0" fully tilting touchscreen
Mount Standard 1/4" tripod thread Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards microSD up to 512GB Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi USB-C, Wi-Fi 5GHz, Bluetooth, Ethernet, HDMI
Genre PixPro WPZ2A1
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Travel
9.0
Everyday
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
9.0
Sports
9.0
Portrait
9.0
Landscape
9.0
Wedding
9.0
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