PixPro WPZ2vs FX3
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
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Sony
FX3 (2021)
Starting from £3799 new
Best for Professional video, documentary & cinematic 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.
Professional Video, Documentary & Cinematic Filmmaking — FX3 (2021): The definitive run-and-gun cinema camera — A7S III sensor quality in a body built specifically for video professionals.
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
FX3 (2021)
- Professional videographers and filmmakers who need cinema-quality colour science in a compact body
- Documentary and run-and-gun shooters who need 4K/120p and built-in XLR audio
- Sony A7S III owners who want a purpose-built video body alongside their stills camera
- Gimbal and drone operators who need a compact full-frame cinema camera
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) | FX3 (2021) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £3,799 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 12.1MP full-frame BSI Exmor R CMOS (same as A7S III) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 12.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/120p, 4K/60p 10-bit, 12-bit RAW output, S-Log3, S-Cinetone |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | Real-time tracking with subject recognition (human, animal) |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS — 5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~640 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 715g body only (with XLR handle) |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 129.7 × 78.0 × 84.5mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | None — monitor/external EVF use only |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" touchscreen, fully articulating |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Sony FE mount (full-frame E-mount) |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Dual CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II slots |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C (10Gbps), full-size HDMI, XLR via handle, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | FX3 |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | — | |
| Portrait | — | |
| Low Light | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Wedding | — |
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