PixPro WPZ2vs A6000
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Sony
A6000 (2014)
Starting from £249 new
Best for Entry-level mirrorless & budget E-mount
View A6000
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.
Entry-Level Mirrorless & Budget E-Mount — A6000 (2014): The Sony that started a generation of E-mount loyalty — 11fps, 24MP, and 179 phase-detect points in a compact body that remained excellent value for nearly a decade.
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
A6000 (2014)
- First-time mirrorless buyers who want a capable, proven body at the lowest price
- Sony E-mount users who want a compact backup or second body
- Parents and travellers who want good image quality without a large camera
- Anyone curious about APS-C mirrorless who wants to try the system affordably
Quick take: The a6000 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) | A6000 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £249 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.3MP APS-C Exmor APS HD CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.3MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 179 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 11fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~360 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 344g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 119.9 × 66.9 × 45.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, OLED 1.44M dots, 0.70× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" tilting LCD, 921k dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A6000 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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