PixPro WPZ2vs A7 IV
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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.
Portrait & Wedding Photography — A7 IV (2021): The full-frame portrait benchmark — 33MP, AI Eye AF, and exceptional skin-tone rendering in a pro-grade hybrid 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
A7 IV (2021)
- Working photographers who want a reliable full-frame all-rounder
- Portrait, wedding, and event photographers needing 33MP and fast AF
- A7 III owners ready for a major upgrade in resolution, AF, and video
- Hybrid shooters who want 4K/60p and 33MP stills in one dependable body
Quick take: The a7 iv has the highest resolution at 33mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | A7 IV (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £2,299 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 33MP Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/60p oversampled, 10-bit internal, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~580 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 659g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 79.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony FE (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual slots: CFexpress Type A + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C (3.2 Gen 2), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A7 IV |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Studio Portraits | — | |
| Outdoor Portraits | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
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