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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800

Portability
89 Imaging
54 Features
77 Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96 Imaging
45 Features
29 Overall
38

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
Sony W800
(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
  • Introduced February 2014
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 Overview

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 VA (1") and W800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was unveiled 4 years after the W800 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the RX100 VA matches up vs the W800 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony W800

		

		

			
 RX100 VA W800 
IntroducedJuly 2018February 2014More modern by 54 months
Manual focus  Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kClearer screen (+999k dot)
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony RX100 VA

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony W800

		

		

			
 RX100 VA W800 
Touch friendly screen  Neither features Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VA enjoys physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W800 has measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 VA and the W800.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VA and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Generally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes merely by reviewing specs. The pic below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VA and W800.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor sizes. The RX100 VA offers the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The more recent RX100 VA provides an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W800 as a Portrait photography camera
66
 focusing manually
 flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 has face detect focus
 exports RAW files
 external flash not possible
38
 resolution is good (20MP)
 includes face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
86
 screen tilts
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 lighter than competitors (299g)
65
 image stabilization (Optical)
 lighter than others in class (125 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison
 Sony RX100 VA as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W800 as a Sports photography camera
70
 silent mode (1/32,000 seconds)
 high fps (24.0 fps)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (1")
 has tracking focus
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
43
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 includes tracking autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks phase detect autofocus
Photography Glossary
Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
Travel photography with Sony W800
76
 lighter than competitors (299g)
 MP count decent (20 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 display is selfie friendly
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
 terrible battery power (220 shots)
70
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 built-in flash
 fairly wide (26mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 display is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography information
Sony W800 Landscape photography information
66
 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 screen is a decent size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (20MP)
 sensor size is good (1")
 exports RAW files
 cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 terrible battery power (220 per charge)
 doesn't have Timelapse function
41
 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (20MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 tiny screen (2.7 inch)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor  is tiny (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW format
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony RX100 VA Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
81
 pretty wide (24mm)
 very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
 display is selfie friendly
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
 lighter than competitors (299g)
 doesn't have microphone port
33
 fairly wide (26mm)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detection autofocus
 lighter than others in class (125g)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 display is not selfie friendly
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
 missing external mic support
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W800 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-07-13 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Peak resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support    
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 315 -
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 range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Max quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Max 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 / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S AVI MPEG4
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 299 gr (0.66 lb) 125 gr (0.28 lb)
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 not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording    
Type of storage 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
Card slots 1 1
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