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Sony TX100V vs Sony W810

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony TX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
  • Introduced January 2011
Sony W810
(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
  • Launched January 2014
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Sony TX100V vs Sony W810, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The TX100V was released 4 years earlier than the W810 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick view of how the TX100V scores against the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W810

 TX100V W810 
Screen dimensions3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Screen resolution1229k230kCrisper screen (+999k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony TX100V

 W810 TX100V 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Fresher by 36 months

Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W810

 TX100V W810 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX100V offers external measurements of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the TX100V vs the W810.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TX100V and W810 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specifications. The graphic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the TX100V and W810.

To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older TX100V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony TX100V Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
more heavy than average in class (147 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX100V Sports photography info
Sony W810 Sports photography info
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX100V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
65
includes focus via touch
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (147g)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony TX100V
Landscape photography with Sony W810
43
really wide (25mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX100V Vlogging information
Sony W810 Vlogging information
32
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
more heavy than average in class (147g)
32
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX100V and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.5-6.5
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1500s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.00 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $380 $100