PixPro WPZ2vs A7R 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.
Landscape, Studio, Commercial — A7R IV (2019): 61MP in a mirrorless body — the resolution benchmark.
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 IV (2019)
- Landscape photographers who print large
- Studio shooters needing maximum detail
Quick take: The a7r iv has the highest resolution at 61mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | A7R IV (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | Full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS 35mm |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 61.0MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K 30fps |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 567-point phase-detect, real-time tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 670 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 665g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 128.9 × 96.4 × 77.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | EVF 0.78× 5.76M-dot |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" tilting 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 5GHz, Bluetooth 4.1, USB-C 3.2 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A7R IV |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Wildlife | — |
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