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Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
77
Overall
61
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony RX100 III
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 290g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Announced May 2014
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 II
  • Newer Model is Sony RX100 IV
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony RX100 III versus Sony W800, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 III (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is fairly well matched but the RX100 III (1") and W800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 III was launched 4 months later than the W800 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the RX100 III matches up vs the W800 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 III over the Sony W800

 RX100 III W800 
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony RX100 III

 W800 RX100 III 

Common features in the Sony RX100 III and Sony W800

 RX100 III W800 
RevealedMay 2014February 2014Similar generation
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III enjoys exterior measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst 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).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 III vs the W800.

Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 III and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by checking a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 III and W800.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor measurements. The RX100 III contains the larger sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF easier.

Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 III Portrait photography highlights
Sony W800 Portrait photography highlights
64
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 III as a Street photography camera
Sony W800 as a Street photography camera
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (290 grams)
65
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 III Sports photography factors
Sony W800 Sports photography factors
65
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
includes tracking autofocus
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 III Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
85
lighter than competition (290g)
good resolution (20MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
70
lighter than average in class (125g)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 III Landscape photography highlights
Sony W800 Landscape photography highlights
73
focusing manually
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
41
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100 III
Vlogging with Sony W800
80
decently wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (290g)
lack of external microphone port
33
decently wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not feature selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
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Sony RX100 III vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 III and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-05-15 2014-02-13
Body design Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance - 3.50 m
Flash modes - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p/24p/120p), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVI MPEG4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 290 gr (0.64 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 495 not tested
Other
Battery life 320 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, self-portrait, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature With downloadable app
Storage media SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $748 $90