Sony QX30 vs Sony W800

Let's look closer at the Sony QX30 vs Sony W800, one is a Lens-style and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the QX30 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly similar and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was introduced 7 months after the W800 so they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the QX30 scores versus the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and volume. The Sony QX30 comes with external measurements of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") with a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Sony QX30 vs Sony W800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the QX30 versus the W800.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the QX30 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the QX30 and W800.

To sum up, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of pictures but you should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The younger QX30 will have an edge in sensor innovation.