Sony RX100 vs Sony W800

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Sony RX100 vs Sony W800, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched but the RX100 (1") and W800 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 was unveiled 17 months before the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W800 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the RX100 scores vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 has outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony W800 has dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 versus the W800.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and W800 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 and W800.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor measurements. The RX100 includes the bigger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field easier. The older RX100 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.