PixPro WPZ2vs A7S II

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Kodak PixPro WPZ2 Kodak PixPro WPZ2 (2021) Starting from £100 new Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget View PixPro WPZ2
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Sony A7S II Sony A7S II (2015) Starting from £799 new Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking View A7S 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.

Low-Light Video, Documentary & Available-Light Filmmaking — A7S II (2015): A landmark in mirrorless history — the first Sony with IBIS and internal 4K, its low-light video capability still impresses today at a used-market price.

↓ Full specifications below

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

A7S II (2015)

  • Filmmakers and videographers who want legendary low-light performance at a used-price discount
  • Documentary shooters working in unpredictable available light conditions
  • A7S III shooters who want a second Sony FE body for backup or B-camera use
  • Budget-conscious video producers who want full-frame 4K with S-Log at an accessible price

Quick take: The pixpro wpz2 has the highest resolution at 16mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification PixPro WPZ2 (2021)A7S II (2015)
Price £100 £799
Sensor 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor CMOS
Resolution 16.0MP 12.1MP
Video 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps 4K/30p internal (full sensor readout), 1080p/120p, S-Log2/S-Log3
Autofocus TTL contrast-detect autofocus 169 phase-detect + 25 contrast AF — limited by modern standards
Stabilisation Digital image stabilisation 5-axis IBIS — 4.5 stops (first Sony mirrorless with IBIS)
Burst Rate 3fps 5fps continuous
Battery Life ~200 shots (CIPA) ~370 shots (CIPA)
Weight ~194g 584g body only
Dimensions 115 × 66 × 32mm 126.9 × 95.7 × 60.3mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder None — 3.0" LCD screen only EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.71× magnification
Screen 3.0" LCD 3.0" tilting LCD, 1.23M dots
Mount Standard 1/4" tripod thread Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount)
Memory Cards microSD up to 512GB Dual SD UHS-I slots
Connectivity USB, Wi-Fi USB Micro-B, Bluetooth (via app), Wi-Fi, 3.5mm mic jack
Genre PixPro WPZ2A7S II
Underwater
9.0
Adventure & Sports
7.0
Travel
9.0
Everyday
7.0
Vlogging & Video
4.0
9.0
Wildlife
7.0
Low Light
9.0
Wedding
7.0
Portrait
7.0
Street
4.0
Sports
4.0
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