Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W800

In this article, we will be contrasting the Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W800, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively close but the RX100 VI (1") and W800 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VI was brought out 4 years later than the W800 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the RX100 VI grades against the W800 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") and a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W800 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VI vs the W800.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and W800 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching specifications. The visual below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VI and W800.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The RX100 VI includes the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern RX100 VI should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.