Sony W810 vs Sony WX500

On this page, we will be reviewing the Sony W810 vs Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W810 was brought out 15 months earlier than the WX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short view of how the W810 matches up against the WX500 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W810 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W810 enjoys outer dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") along with a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).

Compare the Sony W810 vs Sony WX500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the W810 compared to the WX500.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W810 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by checking technical specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W810 and WX500.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W810 to give you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older W810 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.