Sony RX100 vs Sony W810

Lets look more closely at the Sony RX100 vs Sony W810, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close but the RX100 (1") and W810 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 was announced 16 months earlier than the W810 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the RX100 scores versus the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 offers outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Contrast the Sony RX100 vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 and the W810.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 and W810 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The photograph below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 and W810.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The RX100 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The older RX100 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.