Sony QX1 vs Sony W800

Lets take a closer look at the Sony QX1 and Sony W800, former is a Lens-style while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty similar but the QX1 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The QX1 was revealed 7 months after the W800 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the QX1 scores vs the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha QX1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are available at Sony QX1 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX1 comes with outside dimensions of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") along with a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) while 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).

Take a look at the Sony QX1 and Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the QX1 vs the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the QX1 and W800 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by going over technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX1 and W800.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The QX1 includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The fresher QX1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.