Sony A6300 vs Sony W800

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha a6300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A6300 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.