Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W800

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery and Sony W800 Gallery.

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.

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

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.