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Sony HX10V vs Sony W800

Portability
91
Imaging
42
Features
46
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony HX10V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-400mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 60 x 34mm
  • Launched February 2012
  • Updated by Sony HX20V
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Sony HX10V and Sony W800, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The HX10V was launched 23 months earlier than the W800 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the HX10V grades versus the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX10V over the Sony W800

 HX10V W800 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony HX10V

 W800 HX10V 
IntroducedFebruary 2014February 2012Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Sony HX10V and Sony W800

 HX10V W800 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony HX10V features exterior dimensions of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the HX10V against the W800.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the HX10V and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the HX10V and W800.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W800 to show more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged HX10V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX10V Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
38
good MP (18 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX10V
Street photography with Sony W800
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (234g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX10V Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
49
incredible zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX10V Travel photography advice
Sony W800 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than average (234 grams)
good MP (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (400mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W800 as a Landscape photography camera
45
relatively wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (18MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
41
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX10V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
34
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (234g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
33
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Sony HX10V vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX10V and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-28 2014-02-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-400mm (16.7x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.30 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVI MPEG4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234 gr (0.52 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 105 x 60 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 320 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $616 $90