Leica C vs Sony W800

Here is a comprehensive review of the Leica C vs Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Leica and Sony. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the C (12MP) and W800 (20MP) and the C (1/1.7") and W800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The C was manufactured 5 months before the W800 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the C matches up versus the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Leica C and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Leica C Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Leica C provides outer measurements of 103mm x 63mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Leica C vs Sony W800 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the C and the W800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the C and W800 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading technical specs. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the C and W800.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The C due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W800 will offer greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively.