Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W800

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm X10 vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and W800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 19 months prior to the W800 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X10 grades against the W800 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 has got exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and W800 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Typically, its hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and W800.

As you can tell, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 due to its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W800 will provide you with greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm X10 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.