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Sony W810 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 Key Specs

Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2014
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Updated by Sony WX350
Photography Glossary

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony WX300

 W810 WX300 
IntroducedJanuary 2014February 2013More recent by 11 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W810

 WX300 W810 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony WX300

 W810 WX300 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

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

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W810 Portrait photography advice
Sony WX300 Portrait photography advice
38
MP count good (20MP)
supports face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
36
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W810 Street photography features
Sony WX300 Street photography features
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (166 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W810
Sports photography with Sony WX300
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
49
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W810
Travel photography with Sony WX300
67
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than average (166 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long reach (500mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
41
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
44
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W810 Vlogging details
Sony WX300 Vlogging details
32
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic socket
35
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than average (166g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic socket
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Sony W810 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2014-01-07 2013-02-20
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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 18 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5152 x 3864 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 27-162mm (6.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.5-6.5
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1500 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.20 m (with ISO auto) 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format H.264 AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 111 grams (0.24 lbs) 166 grams (0.37 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) -
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $100 $330