Sony W810 vs Sony ZV-1

Below is a thorough comparison of the Sony W810 versus Sony ZV-1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. The image resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is fairly similar but the W810 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The W810 was manufactured 7 years earlier than the ZV-1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the W810 grades vs the ZV-1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 & Sony ZV-1. The entire galleries are available at Sony W810 Gallery & Sony ZV-1 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W810 provides outer 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 ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the W810 versus the ZV-1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the W810 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the W810 and ZV-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The W810 provides the tinier sensor which is going to make getting bokeh tougher. The older W810 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.