PixPro WPZ2vs A5100
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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.
Casual & Travel — A5100 (2014): The A5100 is one of the smallest APS-C mirrorless cameras ever made. Its 24MP sensor, phase-detect AF, and selfie-friendly flip screen pack remarkable capability into a shirt-pocket-sized body. No EVF or hot shoe limits it for serious use, but as a compact travel camera or beginner's first mirrorless, it punches well above its price on the used market.
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
A5100 (2014)
- Beginners stepping up from a smartphone
- Compact travel photographers
- Casual vloggers who want APS-C quality
Quick take: The a5100 has the highest resolution at 24mp; 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) | A5100 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £200 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Hybrid phase-detect / contrast-detect AF, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~400 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 224g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 109.6 × 62.8 × 35.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | None |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" flip-up touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A5100 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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