Sony W800 vs Sony WX300

Below, we are evaluating the Sony W800 and Sony WX300, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the W800 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W800 was announced 12 months after the WX300 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short summation of how the W800 grades against the WX300 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The whole galleries are available at Sony W800 Gallery & Sony WX300 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W800 has physical dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony WX300 has dimensions of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the W800 versus the WX300.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W800 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the W800 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W800 to resolve more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more modern W800 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.