PixPro WPZ2vs A1
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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VS
Sony
A1 (2021)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Professional sport, wildlife, portrait & hybrid shooting
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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.
Professional Sport, Wildlife, Portrait & Hybrid Shooting — A1 (2021): 50MP, 30fps, 8K — the Sony A1 is the most complete professional camera ever made.
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
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A1 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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