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Sony HX200V vs Sony W810

Portability
66
Imaging
42
Features
55
Overall
47
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony HX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 583g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Revealed May 2012
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX100V
  • Updated by Sony HX300
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 Overview

Here is a in depth overview of the Sony HX200V vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the W810 (20MP) is fairly similar and they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was revealed 20 months prior to the W810 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the HX200V scores against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX200V over the Sony W810

 HX200V W810 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kCrisper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony HX200V

 W810 HX200V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014May 2012Fresher by 20 months

Common features in the Sony HX200V and Sony W810

 HX200V W810 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX200V provides external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the HX200V and the W810.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and W810 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX200V and W810.

Clearly, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W810 to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older HX200V is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX200V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
45
you can focus manually
MP count good (18MP)
comes with face detect focus
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
38
MP count good (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX200V
Street photography with Sony W810
51
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
heavier than others (583 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony HX200V
Sports photography with Sony W810
56
excellent zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX200V Travel photography details
Sony W810 Travel photography details
57
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
MP count good (18MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (810mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (583g)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX200V Landscape photography highlights
Sony W810 Landscape photography highlights
50
you can focus manually
relatively wide (27mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (18MP)
better than average battery pack (450 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX200V
Vlogging with Sony W810
27
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others (583 grams)
32
relatively wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Sony HX200V vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX200V and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-05-11 2014-01-07
Physical type 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 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
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-810mm (30.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology XtraFine TruBlack TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.40 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 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 data format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 583 grams (1.29 lb) 111 grams (0.24 lb)
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 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 450 images 200 images
Battery type Battery Pack 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $480 $100