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Sony A6300 vs Sony W800

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Revealed February 2016
  • Replaced the Sony A6000
  • Renewed by Sony A6500
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony A6300 vs Sony W800, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar but the A6300 (APS-C) and W800 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The A6300 was launched 24 months later than the W800 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the A6300 scores vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony W800

 A6300 W800 
RevealedFebruary 2016February 2014Fresher by 24 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony A6300

 W800 A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony W800

 A6300 W800 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A6300 has got outer dimensions of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the A6300 and the W800.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A6300 and W800 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A6300 and W800.

As you have seen, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The A6300 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony A6300 will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern A6300 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
80
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
38
good resolution (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
good ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (125g)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography info
Sony W800 Sports photography info
75
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
has phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
offers tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 Travel photography details
Sony W800 Travel photography details
76
environment proofing
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly display
70
lighter than competitors (125g)
good resolution (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography info
Sony W800 Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
lack of image stabilization
41
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging details
Sony W800 Vlogging details
35
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
33
fairly wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than competitors (125g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.2)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony W800
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Advanced Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2016-02-03 2014-02-13
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 25600 3200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 425 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 26-130mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.2-6.4
Total lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.50 m
Flash options Flash off, Autoflash, Fill-flash, Rear Sync., Slow Sync., Red-eye reduction, Hi-speed sync, Wireless Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4K (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (24p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 AVI MPEG4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 404 gr (0.89 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 85 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 24.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 13.7 not tested
DXO Low light rating 1437 not tested
Other
Battery life 400 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $889 $90