PixPro WPZ2vs A7R II
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Sony
A7R II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Portrait, landscape & studio photography
View A7R II
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, Landscape & Studio Photography — A7R II (2015): The A7R II transformed the A7R series — adding IBIS, 4K video, BSI sensor tech, and phase-detect AF in one generation. A landmark Sony camera.
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
A7R II (2015)
- Landscape and architecture photographers who want 42MP with IBIS for handheld shooting
- Portrait and studio photographers who need high resolution with improved AF reliability
- Sony FE system users who want a capable high-resolution body at a used price
- A7R I owners who need the stabilisation, 4K, and improved AF the original lacked
Quick take: The a7r ii has the highest resolution at 42mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | A7R II (2015) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £799 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 42.4MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS Exmor R |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p (S35 or full-frame), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 25 contrast-detect AF points, face detection |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | IBIS — 5-axis, up to 4.5 stops (first A7R with IBIS) |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~290 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 625g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, OLED 2.36M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots (no touch) |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony FE (full-frame 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 | A7R II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Architecture | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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