Sony HX200V vs Sony W800

Let's look more in depth at the Sony HX200V and Sony W800, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was introduced 21 months before the W800 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a short summary of how the HX200V grades against the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Sony HX200V provides exterior measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) whilst the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Sony HX200V and Sony W800 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the HX200V vs the W800.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX200V and W800 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX200V and W800.

All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W800 to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older HX200V will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.