Sony RX10 III vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony RX10 III versus Sony W800, former being a Large Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 III (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very well matched but the RX10 III (1") and W800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The RX10 III was manufactured 2 years later than the W800 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 III being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX10 III scores against the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 III & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX10 III Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX10 III offers physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 127mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.0") along with a weight of 1051 grams (2.32 lbs) while the Sony W800 has specifications of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the RX10 III vs the W800.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 III and W800 is 53 and 96 respectively.

Often, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing merely by reading through technical specs. The photograph below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 III and W800.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The RX10 III provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The newer RX10 III should have an advantage in sensor tech.