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Sony HX100V vs Sony W810

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Released October 2011
  • Updated by Sony HX200V
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Released January 2014
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony HX100V versus Sony W810, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was launched 3 years before the W810 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the HX100V matches up vs the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony W810

 HX100V W810 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kClearer display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony HX100V

 W810 HX100V 
ReleasedJanuary 2014October 2011Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony W810

 HX100V W810 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Sony HX100V comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing 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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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the HX100V versus the W810.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and W810 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to see the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The image underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX100V and W810.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography details
Sony W810 Portrait photography details
39
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX100V
Street photography with Sony W810
50
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
more heavy than average in class (577g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography highlights
Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
49
great zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography information
Sony W810 Travel photography information
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (577 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography info
Sony W810 Landscape photography info
47
you can focus manually
pretty wide (27mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging factors
Sony W810 Vlogging factors
25
pretty wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (577 grams)
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2011-10-21 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 12.70 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
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 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 577g (1.27 lb) 111g (0.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $429 $100