PixPro WPZ2vs A7S II
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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Sony
A7S II (2015)
Starting from £799 new
Best for Low-light video, documentary & available-light filmmaking
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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.
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.
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
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 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A7S II |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Wedding | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Sports | — |
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