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Sony W810 vs Sony WX10

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
38
Overall
38

Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 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
  • Announced January 2014
Sony WX10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-168mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 161g - 95 x 54 x 23mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Sony W810 vs Sony WX10, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the W810 (20MP) and WX10 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W810 was revealed 3 years later than the WX10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W810 grades against the WX10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony WX10

 W810 WX10 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 37 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX10 over the Sony W810

 WX10 W810 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display size2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony WX10

 W810 WX10 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to factor its weight and size. The Sony W810 has got physical dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony WX10 has specifications of 95mm x 54mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the W810 vs the WX10.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the W810 and WX10 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the W810 and WX10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W810 to offer greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more recent W810 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W810 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Portrait photography camera
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
39
has manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W810 Street photography advice
Sony WX10 Street photography advice
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W810 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Sports photography camera
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W810 as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Travel photography camera
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (27mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
65
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX10 as a Landscape photography camera
41
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
50
has manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W810 Vlogging details
Sony WX10 Vlogging details
32
quite wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
32
quite wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic socket
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Sony WX10
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX10
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2014-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5152 x 3864 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-162mm (6.0x) 24-168mm (7.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.8 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD Plus
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m (with ISO auto) 7.10 m
Flash options Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 pounds) 161 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 54 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 images -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $100 $200