Sony QX10 vs Sony W810

Lets look more in depth at the Sony QX10 versus Sony W810, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was manufactured 4 months before the W810 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the QX10 grades against the W810 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The entire galleries are provided at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony QX10 comes with external measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the QX10 and the W810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing specifications. The picture here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the QX10 and W810.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to render extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.