PixPro WPZ2vs Sony A9 III
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
Sony A9 III (2023)
Starting from £5999 new
Best for Sports & action professionals
View Sony A9 III
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.
Sports & Action Professionals — Sony A9 III (2023): A paradigm-shifting camera — the global shutter eliminates every rolling shutter limitation that has constrained action photography for years.
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
Sony A9 III (2023)
- Professional sports photographers who need zero blackout and 120fps burst
- Wildlife photographers who demand the most advanced Sony AF available
- Photojournalists who need flash sync at any shutter speed
- A9 II owners upgrading to the world's first full-frame global shutter
Quick take: The sony a9 iii has the highest resolution at 25mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Sony A9 III (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £5,999 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 24.6MP full-frame Exmor RS CMOS (global shutter) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 24.6MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p, 1080p/240p |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | AI subject recognition AF, 759-point phase-detect |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 120fps blackout-free electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | 530 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 703g body only |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 136.1 × 96.9 × 82.9mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | 0.64" Quad-XGA OLED EVF, 9.44M dots |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony FE (E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C 3.2, HDMI A, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Sony A9 III |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Wedding & Events | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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