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Sony W550 vs Sony W810

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W550 vs Sony W810 Key Specs

Sony W550
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • Announced July 2011
Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony W550 vs Sony W810 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Sony W550 versus Sony W810, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the W550 (14MP) and W810 (20MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W550 was launched 3 years prior to the W810 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the W550 matches up vs the W810 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W550 over the Sony W810

 W550 W810 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W550

 W810 W550 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2011More recent by 29 months

Common features in the Sony W550 and Sony W810

 W550 W810 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony W550 vs Sony W810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should consider its weight and volume. The Sony W550 enjoys physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W810 has sizing of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the W550 vs the W810.

Sony W550 vs Sony W810 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W550 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W550 vs Sony W810 top view buttons comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W810 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing specs. The photograph here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W550 and W810.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Sony W810 to provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older W550 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Sony W550 vs Sony W810 sensor size comparison

Sony W550 vs Sony W810 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W550 vs Sony W810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W550 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W550 Street photography features
Sony W810 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W550 Sports photography advice
Sony W810 Sports photography advice
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W550
Travel photography with Sony W810
65
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W550
Landscape photography with Sony W810
42
really wide (26mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W550 Vlogging details
Sony W810 Vlogging details
29
really wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone jack
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Sony W550 vs Sony W810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W550 and Sony W810
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2011-07-24 2014-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 27-162mm (6.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 3.20 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 111g (0.24 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
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 - 1
Launch pricing $119 $100