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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Sony RX100 VI
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
  • Released February 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the RX100 VII (1") and W800 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 VII was brought out 5 years after the W800 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the RX100 VII matches up vs the W800 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony W800

 RX100 VII W800 
ReleasedJuly 2019February 2014Newer by 67 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony RX100 VII

 W800 RX100 VII 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony W800

 RX100 VII W800 

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 VII enjoys physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the RX100 VII versus the W800.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and W800 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at technical specs. The pic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VII and W800.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII contains the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern RX100 VII will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VII
Portrait photography with Sony W800
67
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
38
resolution is good (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Street photography information
Sony W800 Street photography information
85
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
lighter than competitors in class (302g)
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Sports photography information
Sony W800 Sports photography information
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
max frames per second high (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
comes with tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
low battery pack (260 shots)
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Travel photography information
Sony W800 Travel photography information
77
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
fairly wide (24mm)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
70
lighter than competition (125g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony RX100 VII
Landscape photography with Sony W800
65
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
low battery pack (260 per charge)
41
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Vlogging information
Sony W800 Vlogging information
81
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
lighter than competitors in class (302 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
33
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (125 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VII and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2019-07-25 2014-02-13
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-200mm (8.3x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1500s
Highest quiet shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 3.50 m
Flash options - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 302g (0.67 lbs) 125g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light score 418 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $1,298 $90