Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W800

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony W800, former is a Large Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the RX10 IV (1") and W800 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 IV was introduced 3 years after the W800 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the RX10 IV matches up versus the W800 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 IV Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV has got physical measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") and a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony W800 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX10 IV compared to the W800.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 IV and W800 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 IV and W800.

As you have seen, both the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV provides the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more modern RX10 IV should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.