Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W810

Let's take a deeper look at the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony W810, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are produced by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty similar but the RX10 IV (1") and W810 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The RX10 IV was revealed 3 years after the W810 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick overview of how the RX10 IV matches up versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV enjoys physical dimensions 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 W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the RX10 IV and the W810.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX10 IV and W810 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The picture below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX10 IV and W810.

Plainly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV contains the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier. The more modern RX10 IV is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.