Sony HX90V vs Sony W810

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony HX90V and Sony W810, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX90V (18MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX90V was launched 16 months later than the W810 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony HX90V being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the HX90V scores against the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX90V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are provided at Sony HX90V Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and size. The Sony HX90V has got outside measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the HX90V against the W810.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX90V and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The visual below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX90V and W810.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more recent HX90V provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.