Sony RX100 V vs Sony W800

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony RX100 V and Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is very comparable but the RX100 V (1") and W800 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The RX100 V was introduced 2 years after the W800 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 V matches up vs the W800 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V enjoys outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony RX100 V and Sony W800 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the RX100 V compared to the W800.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 V and W800 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing technical specs. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 V and W800.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor dimensions. The RX100 V features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more recent RX100 V should have an advantage in sensor innovation.