PixPro WPZ2vs A7S
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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.
Astrophotography & Low-Light — A7S (2014): The original A7S pioneered the concept of a camera optimised entirely for low light. Its 12.2MP sensor has enormous photosites — extraordinary high-ISO performance that still holds up. Lacking IBIS and limited to 1080p internally (4K requires external recorder), it is a specialist tool. For astrophotography, event videography, or any scenario where light is genuinely scarce, it remains outstanding.
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 (2014)
- Astrophotographers
- Low-light event videographers
- Filmmakers needing clean high-ISO footage
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 (2014) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £600 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 12.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 12.2MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 1080p/60p internal, 4K via HDMI (external recorder) |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Phase-detect / contrast-detect hybrid AF |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | None |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 5fps |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~370 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 474g (with battery and card) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 126.9 × 94.4 × 48.2mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Electronic, 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 (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD / MemoryStick PRO Duo slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | Multi/Micro USB, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | A7S |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Astrophotography | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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