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Sony HX300 vs Sony W810

Portability
63
Imaging
44
Features
51
Overall
46
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony HX300
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 623g - 130 x 103 x 93mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony HX200V
  • Refreshed by Sony HX400V
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 HX300 vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony HX300 vs Sony W810, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX300 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX300 was unveiled 10 months before the W810 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the HX300 grades versus the W810 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX300 over the Sony W810

 HX300 W810 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony HX300

 W810 HX300 
LaunchedJanuary 2014February 2013More modern by 10 months

Common features in the Sony HX300 and Sony W810

 HX300 W810 
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony HX300 has physical measurements of 130mm x 103mm x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 623 grams (1.37 lbs) while the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the HX300 and the W810.

Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX300 and W810 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX300 and W810.

As you can see, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged HX300 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX300
Portrait photography with Sony W810
42
you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony HX300
Street photography with Sony W810
50
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
more heavy than competition (623g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX300 Sports photography information
Sony W810 Sports photography information
55
amazing zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX300 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
54
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (623g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX300 Landscape photography features
Sony W810 Landscape photography features
48
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX300
Vlogging with Sony W810
25
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone port
more heavy than competition (623 grams)
32
really wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
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Sony HX300 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX300 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX300 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-02-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.16 x 4.62mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.5mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 623 gr (1.37 lbs) 111 gr (0.24 lbs)
Dimensions 130 x 103 x 93mm (5.1" x 4.1" 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 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media - Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $339 $100