Sony HX200V vs Sony W810

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.