PixPro WPZ2vs Sony RX100 VII
Kodak
PixPro WPZ2 (2021)
Starting from £100 new
Best for Water sports, beach holidays & outdoor adventures on a budget
View PixPro WPZ2
Sony
Sony RX100 VII (2019)
Starting from £1099 new
Best for Travel & versatility
View Sony RX100 VII
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.
Travel & Versatility — Sony RX100 VII (2019): The most versatile compact camera ever made — 24-200mm zoom, 20fps burst, and 960fps slow-motion in a jacket pocket.
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 RX100 VII (2019)
- Travel photographers who want the most capable 1-inch compact available
- Vloggers who need fast AF and a flip screen in a jacket-pocket body
- Photographers who want a high-quality compact backup to a mirrorless system
- Anyone who wants professional AF performance without carrying a large camera
Quick take: The sony rx100 vii has the highest resolution at 20mp; the pixpro wpz2 is the most affordable; only the pixpro wpz2 is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | PixPro WPZ2 (2021) | Sony RX100 VII (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £100 | £1,099 |
| Sensor | 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 20.1MP 1-inch Exmor RS BSI CMOS (stacked) |
| Resolution | 16.0MP | 20.1MP |
| Video | 1080p/30fps, 720p/60fps | 4K/30p HLG, FHD/960fps super slow-motion |
| Autofocus | TTL contrast-detect autofocus | 357-point phase-detect + 425 contrast, Eye AF, tracking |
| Stabilisation | Digital image stabilisation | 3-stop Optical SteadyShot |
| Burst Rate | 3fps | 20fps AF/AE tracking (90fps short burst) |
| Battery Life | ~200 shots (CIPA) | ~260 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | ~194g | 302g with battery and card |
| Dimensions | 115 × 66 × 32mm | 101.6 × 58.1 × 42.8mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | None — 3.0" LCD screen only | Pop-up EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.59× magnification |
| Screen | 3.0" LCD | 3.0" tilting touchscreen |
| Mount | Standard 1/4" tripod thread | Fixed Zeiss Vario-Sonnar 24-200mm f/2.8-4.5 |
| Memory Cards | microSD up to 512GB | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB, Wi-Fi | USB-C, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | PixPro WPZ2 | Sony RX100 VII |
|---|---|---|
| Underwater | — | |
| Adventure & Sports | — | |
| Travel | ||
| Everyday | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Family & Everyday | — | |
| Street | — | |
| Portrait | — |
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