PixPro WPZ2vs A7R III
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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VS
Sony
A7R III (2017)
Starting from £1799 new
Best for Landscape, studio & commercial photography
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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.
Landscape, Studio & Commercial Photography — A7R III (2017): The camera that converted professionals to mirrorless — 42MP, IBIS, and 10fps in a body that still competes today.
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 III (2017)
- Landscape and studio photographers who need 42MP resolution at a used-price discount vs A7R IV
- Canon/Nikon DSLR professionals considering a mirrorless switch at a lower investment
- Commercial and product photographers who want full-frame resolution with IBIS for handheld work
- Portrait photographers who want the sharpest possible full-frame files for large print work
Quick take: The a7r iii 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 III (2017) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,799 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 42.4MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 42.4MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p (full-frame readout), 1080p/120p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 399 phase-detect + 425 contrast AF points — real-time Eye AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps with AF/AE tracking |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~650 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 650g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 126.9 × 95.6 × 73.7mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.78× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" touchscreen, tilting |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual SD slots (one UHS-II) |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A7R III |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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