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Sony QX1 vs Sony W810

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 Overview

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony QX1 versus Sony W810, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the QX1 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizes.

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The QX1 was introduced 8 months after the W810 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief view of how the QX1 grades versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX1 over the Sony W810

 QX1 W810 
LaunchedSeptember 2014January 2014More modern by 8 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony QX1

 W810 QX1 
Screen dimensions2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX1 and Sony W810

 QX1 W810 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony QX1 has got physical measurements of 74mm x 70mm x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") having a weight of 216 grams (0.48 lbs) and the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the QX1 against the W810.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the QX1 and W810 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specifications. The picture below will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the QX1 and W810.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The QX1 comes with the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent QX1 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX1 Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Street photography camera
Sony W810 as a Street photography camera
69
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
offers touch focus
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX1 Sports photography factors
Sony W810 Sports photography factors
56
MP count good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good battery life (440 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX1 Travel photography advice
Sony W810 Travel photography advice
71
good battery life (440 CIPA)
offers touch focus
MP count good (20MP)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (216g)
display is not selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX1 Landscape photography information
Sony W810 Landscape photography information
64
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
MP count good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
good battery life (440 shots)
screen is somewhat small ( inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W810 as a Vlogging camera
32
touchscreen
has face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone jack
more heavy than competition in class (216 grams)
32
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX1 and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha QX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha QX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Lens-style Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-09-03 2014-01-07
Physical type Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.2 x 15.4mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 357.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5456 x 3632 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 16000 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing - 2.7"
Screen resolution 0 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Off, auto, fill, slow sync, rear sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 216g (0.48 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 74 x 70 x 53mm (2.9" x 2.8" x 2.1") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 200 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $500 $100