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Sony W810 vs Sony WX1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
18
Overall
27

Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2014
Sony WX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 160 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Revealed August 2009
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 Overview

Let's look much closer at the Sony W810 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the W810 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the W810 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess different sensor size.

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The W810 was revealed 4 years after the WX1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the W810 scores versus the WX1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony WX1

 W810 WX1 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009More modern by 54 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W810

 WX1 W810 

Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony WX1

 W810 WX1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither provides Touch friendly display

Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W810 provides physical measurements of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the W810 compared to the WX1.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W810 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W810 and WX1.

All in all, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The W810 having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W810 will render extra detail because of its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The more recent W810 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
decent MP (20MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W810
Street photography with Sony WX1
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
more heavy than average in class (149g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W810
Sports photography with Sony WX1
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W810 Travel photography details
Sony WX1 Travel photography details
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (27mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
56
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
low MP (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 Landscape photography information
Sony WX1 Landscape photography information
41
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
31
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.4")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W810
Vlogging with Sony WX1
32
rather wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.4)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (149 grams)
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Sony WX1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2014-01-07 2009-08-06
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.4"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.104 x 4.578mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.9mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 160
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-162mm (6.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (with ISO auto) 5.00 m
Flash modes Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 149 grams (0.33 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $149