PixPro WPZ2vs A7 III
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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.
All-Round Photography & Video — A7 III (2018): Still one of the best all-round cameras money can buy — particularly strong used. The A7 III proved that full-frame doesn't have to mean compromises, and nothing at this price point has meaningfully beaten it.
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
A7 III (2018)
- Enthusiast photographers upgrading from APS-C for the first time
- Working photographers who need reliable AF and weather sealing
- Anyone who shoots in low light regularly
- Hybrid shooters needing both stills and video performance
Quick take: The a7 iii has the highest resolution at 24mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | A7 III (2018) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,699 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.2MP Full-Frame Exmor R BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p (6K oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect, 693 points, real-time Eye AF & animal AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~710 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 565g (body, battery, card) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen, 921k dots |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony E-mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual SD (UHS-II slot 1, UHS-I slot 2) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C (USB 3.2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A7 III |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | ||
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Video | — |
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