Sony RX100 vs Sony W810
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Sony RX100 vs Sony W810 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 240g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Announced August 2012
- Later Model is Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
- 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
- Introduced January 2014
Sony RX100 vs Sony W810 Overview
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.
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe 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.
Sony RX100 vs Sony W810 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 over the Sony W810
RX100 | W810 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Crisper screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony RX100
W810 | RX100 | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | August 2012 | More recent by 16 months |
Common features in the Sony RX100 and Sony W810
RX100 | W810 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Lack of Touch screen |
Sony RX100 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony RX100 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Sony RX100 vs Sony W810 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 |
Type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2012-08-28 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti alias 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 | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 25 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 27-162mm (6.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.5-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 1,229 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | WhiteMagic TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 3.20 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 240 grams (0.53 lb) | 111 grams (0.24 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") | 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 390 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 photographs | 200 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | With downloadable app | |
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $448 | $100 |