Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W800
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W800 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed June 2015
- Old Model is Sony RX100 III
- Replacement is Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
- 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
- Announced February 2014
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W800 Overview
The following is a comprehensive overview of the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close but the RX100 IV (1") and W800 (1/2.3") possess different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe RX100 IV was introduced 17 months after the W800 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the RX100 IV matches up vs the W800 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W800 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 IV Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony W800
RX100 IV | W800 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | February 2014 | Newer by 17 months | |
Focus manually | Dial precise focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony RX100 IV
W800 | RX100 IV |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W800
RX100 IV | W800 | |||
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Touch screen | No Touch screen |
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony RX100 IV comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Contrast the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony W800 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the RX100 IV vs the W800.
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 IV and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 IV and W800.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV comes with the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF simpler. The fresher RX100 IV provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W800 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2015-06-10 | 2014-02-13 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti aliasing 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 |
Max enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 25 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.2-6.4 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1500 seconds |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 16.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 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 | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | AVI MPEG4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 lbs) | 125g (0.28 lbs) |
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 score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 562 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 280 pictures | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $898 | $90 |