Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 298g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced June 2015
- Superseded the Sony RX100 III
- Renewed by Sony RX100 V
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Announced January 2014
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810 Overview
Its time to take a closer look at the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 IV (1") and W810 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe RX100 IV was revealed 18 months after the W810 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the RX100 IV matches up against the W810 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 IV over the Sony W810
RX100 IV | W810 | |||
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Announced | June 2015 | January 2014 | Newer by 18 months | |
Focus manually | Very exact focus | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony RX100 IV
W810 | RX100 IV |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 IV and Sony W810
RX100 IV | W810 | |||
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Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 IV has external dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W810 has dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 IV vs the W810.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 IV and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 IV and W810.
To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV provides the bigger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern RX100 IV will have a benefit in sensor innovation.
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Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W810 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Category | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2015-06-10 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
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 mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shooting rate | 16.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 298g (0.66 lb) | 111g (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 200 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $898 | $100 |