Sony RX10 vs Sony W800

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony RX10 and Sony W800, one being a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX10 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very close but the RX10 (1") and W800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX10 was unveiled 2 months later than the W800 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX10 scores vs the W800 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Sony RX10 Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX10 offers outer measurements of 129mm x 88mm x 102mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 4.0") along with a weight of 813 grams (1.79 lbs) and 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the RX10 against the W800.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX10 and W800 is 58 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX10 and W800.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The RX10 features the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.