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Sony A7 II vs Sony W810

Portability
69
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Sony Alpha A7 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony A7 II
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 599g - 127 x 96 x 60mm
  • Released November 2014
  • Replaced the Sony A7
  • Successor is Sony A7 III
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Sony A7 II versus Sony W810, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the A7 II (24MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly comparable but the A7 II (Full frame) and W810 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

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The A7 II was brought out 11 months after the W810 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A7 II matches up versus the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 II over the Sony W810

 A7 II W810 
AnnouncedNovember 2014January 2014Newer by 11 months
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1230k230kSharper display (+1000k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A7 II

 W810 A7 II 

Common features in the Sony A7 II and Sony W810

 A7 II W810 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony A7 II has got outer dimensions of 127mm x 96mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs) while the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony A7 II versus Sony W810 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the A7 II against the W810.

Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the A7 II and W810 is 69 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions just by checking out technical specs. The pic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A7 II and W810.

As you have seen, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The A7 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A7 II will show extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The newer A7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 II Portrait photography info
Sony W810 Portrait photography info
82
has manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
saves RAW files
38
megapixel count good (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A7 II Street photography info
Sony W810 Street photography info
80
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
very good high ISO (25,600)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 II Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
74
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect auto focus
low frames per second (5.0 fps)
low battery (350 per charge)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 II Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
61
weather sealing
good MP (24MP)
low battery (350 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
67
megapixel count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 II Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
80
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
low battery (350 shots)
41
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 II Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
36
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
32
fairly wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic port
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Sony A7 II vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 II and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha A7 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Released 2014-11-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Highest boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 117 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 599 gr (1.32 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 96 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.4") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 90 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.9 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2449 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 shots 200 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $1,456 $100