Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W810

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony RX100 VII and Sony W810, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is pretty close but the RX100 VII (1") and W810 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The RX100 VII was launched 5 years after the W810 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX100 VII matches up vs the W810 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VII features external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") having a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the RX100 VII vs the W810.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and W810 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specifications. The pic underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VII and W810.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII includes the bigger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The fresher RX100 VII provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.