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.
All-Round & Video — A6700 (2023): Best-in-class autofocus and 4K/120p video in a compact APS-C body — the standout camera under £1,000.
Who should buy what
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
A6700 (2023)
Quick take: The a6700 has the highest resolution at 26mp; 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) | A6700 (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £999 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 26MP APS-C Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 26.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, S-Log3, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human/animal/bird/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 11fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~570 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 493g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 122.0 × 69.0 × 75.1mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A6700 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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