Sony QX100 vs Sony W810

Below is a complete analysis of the Sony QX100 versus Sony W810, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The image resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is very well matched but the QX100 (1") and W810 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The QX100 was introduced 4 months prior to the W810 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the QX100 grades vs the W810 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony QX100 has got exterior measurements of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the QX100 against the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the QX100 and W810 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX100 and W810.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The QX100 contains the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult.