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Sony A6300 vs Sony W810

Portability
83
Imaging
67
Features
82
Overall
73
Sony Alpha a6300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony A6300
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 404g - 120 x 67 x 49mm
  • Launched February 2016
  • Older Model is Sony A6000
  • New Model is Sony A6500
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Sony A6300 and Sony W810, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The image resolution of the A6300 (24MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the A6300 (APS-C) and W810 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizing.

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The A6300 was brought out 2 years later than the W810 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A6300 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the A6300 grades vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6300 over the Sony W810

 A6300 W810 
RevealedFebruary 2016January 2014Fresher by 26 months
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony A6300

 W810 A6300 

Common features in the Sony A6300 and Sony W810

 A6300 W810 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6300 has got outside measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 404 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony A6300 and Sony W810 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the A6300 vs the W810.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A6300 and W810 is 83 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the A6300 and W810.

Plainly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The A6300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony A6300 will produce more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer A6300 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6300
Portrait photography with Sony W810
80
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
38
good resolution (20MP)
features face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A6300
Street photography with Sony W810
79
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
great high ISO (25,600)
no image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6300 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
75
good resolution (24MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
76
weather proof
good resolution (24MP)
has built in flash
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
67
good resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6300 Landscape photography details
Sony W810 Landscape photography details
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good resolution (24 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no image stabilization
41
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6300 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
35
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external mic support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
32
fairly wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony A6300 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6300 and Sony W810
 Sony Alpha a6300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha a6300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2016-02-03 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by 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 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
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 support Sony E fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 27-162mm (6.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.5-6.5
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 11.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m (at ISO 100) 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings 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
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 404 grams (0.89 pounds) 111 grams (0.24 pounds)
Dimensions 120 x 67 x 49mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.9") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $889 $100