PixPro WPZ2vs A1 II
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Sony
A1 II (2025)
Starting from £6500 new
Best for Professional sports, wildlife & high-resolution studio work
View A1 II
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 Sports, Wildlife & High-Resolution Studio Work — A1 II (2025): The most complete camera ever made — 50MP, 30fps, 8K, and the world's best EVF in a single flagship body.
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 II (2025)
- Professional sports and wildlife photographers who need 30fps, 50MP, and the best AF available
- Commercial and advertising photographers who demand 50MP resolution alongside pro video specs
- Photojournalists who need a single body capable of handling every assignment
- Sony system shooters ready to invest in the absolute best
Quick take: The a1 ii 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 II (2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £6,500 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 50.1MP full-frame stacked BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 50.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 8K/30p, 4K/120p 10-bit, 4K/240p super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | AI subject recognition — human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle, aircraft, train |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 8.5-stop IBIS (with in-lens OSS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 30fps electronic (with full AF/AE), 10fps mechanical |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 743g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF 0.9× 9.44M-dot — the highest resolution EVF available |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 2.1M dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony E-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, HDMI full-size |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A1 II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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