Sony HX5 vs Sony W810

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony HX5 vs Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and W810 (20MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and W810 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The HX5 was announced 4 years before the W810 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the HX5 scores against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are provided at Sony HX5 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX5 provides exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX5 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 have chosen during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the HX5 vs the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the HX5 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the HX5 and W810.

To sum up, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The HX5 using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Sony W810 will render extra detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older HX5 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.