Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W810

Here, we will be matching up the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W810, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both designed by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 VI (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 VI (1") and W810 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VI was launched 4 years later than the W810 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the RX100 VI scores versus the W810 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VI has got physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the RX100 VI and the W810.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VI and W810 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 VI and W810.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical MP albeit not the same sensor measurements. The RX100 VI contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The younger RX100 VI is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.