Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W810

Here, we will be analyzing the Sony RX100 VA and Sony W810, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 VA (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the RX100 VA (1") and W810 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

Photography Glossary

The RX100 VA was announced 4 years after the W810 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the RX100 VA grades vs the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are available at Sony RX100 VA Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Sony RX100 VA enjoys outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W810 has specifications of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Sony RX100 VA and Sony W810 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VA vs the W810.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VA and W810 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VA and W810.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor sizes. The RX100 VA has got the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger RX100 VA will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.