PixPro WPZ2vs A7 V
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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, Travel, Video — A7 V (2024): The definitive full-frame mirrorless. Hard to argue for anything else at this price.
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 V (2024)
- A7 III or A7 IV owners ready for a meaningful upgrade
- Photographers who want one camera to cover everything
Quick take: The a7 v 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 V (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £2,799 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI-CMOS 35mm, partially stacked |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 33.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K 60fps 10-bit |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 759-point phase-detect, AI subject recognition (human, animal, bird, insect, vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical, 20fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 760 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 514g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 131.3 × 96.4 × 70.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF 0.90× 9.44M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.44M-dot |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony E-Mount |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | 2× SD UHS-II / CFexpress Type A |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6GHz, Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A7 V |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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