Nikon D810 vs Sony WX1

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon D810 vs Sony WX1, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and WX1 (1/2.4") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The D810 was manufactured 4 years later than the WX1 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D810 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony WX1 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the D810 grades versus the WX1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon D810 Gallery & Sony WX1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and size. The Nikon D810 features physical dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has specifications of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the D810 vs the WX1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D810 and WX1 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing simply by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D810 and WX1.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D810 due to its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon D810 will provide extra detail due to its extra 26MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent D810 is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.