Sony W810 vs Sony WX300

Its time to look closer at the Sony W810 and Sony WX300, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The W810 was launched 11 months later than the WX300 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX300 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the W810 grades against the WX300 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W810 Gallery and Sony WX300 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W810 features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 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).

Check the Sony W810 and Sony WX300 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the W810 and the WX300.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W810 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The photograph here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W810 and WX300.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W810 to provide more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more recent W810 will have an advantage in sensor technology.