Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Canon PowerShot A810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and the Canon PowerShot A810, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 was introduced in August 2012 and Canon PowerShot A810 was introduced in February 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Highlights

      • 20.2 MP 1-inch Sensor
      • 100 - 25,600 Native ISO
      • 25 Focus Points (25 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 1,229k dot Fixed Screen
      • 10.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Canon PowerShot A810 Highlights

      • 16.0 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.8 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100
      4. Advantage of Canon PowerShot A810
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Canon PowerShot A810.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      •   Video Capture
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 over Canon PowerShot A810.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Canon PowerShot A810
      Larger Sensor 1-inch vs 1/2.3-inch
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.2 Megapixel vs 16.0 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 25,600 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 5472 x 3648 vs 4608 x 3456
      RAW Support vs
      Timelapse Recording With downloadable app vs
      More Focus Points 25 vs 9
      Selective Autofocus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/1.8 vs f/2.8
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/4.9 vs f/6.9
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Resolution Screen 1,229k dot vs 230k dot
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 30 sec vs 15 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 10.0 fps vs 0.8 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Aperture Priority vs
      Shutter Priority vs
      Higher Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 vs 1280 x 720
      Speaker Mono vs
      Built-in Microphone Stereo vs Mono
      Longer Battery Life 330 shots vs 220 shots

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      Sony RX100 VII
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 II
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      1-inch

      20.2 MP

      Sony RX100 VI
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 III
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 VA
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 IV
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony RX100 V
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      1-inch

      20.1 MP

      Fujifilm XF1
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus SH-3
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon SX130 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Fujifilm X10
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      2/3-inch

      12 MP

      Samsung HZ35W
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Advantage of Canon PowerShot A810

      Canon A810
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Canon PowerShot A810 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 vs Canon PowerShot A810
      Reachs More Telephoto 100 mm vs 140 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 3.6x vs 5x
      Min Macro Focus Distance 5 cm vs 3 cm
      Lighter 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) vs 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)

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      Canon A480
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A495
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A490
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Canon A800
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Fujifilm XP50
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.4 MP

      Canon R8
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6500
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Kodak C135
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon 70D
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Canon PowerShot A810
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO25,6001,600
        Face Detection
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 Canon PowerShot A810
        Small Sensor1-inch1/2.3-inch
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life330 shots220 shots

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a 3.0" screen with 1,229k dot resolution and Canon PowerShot A810 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 features a 20.2 megapixel 1-inch [] sensor with dimensions of 13.2 x 8.8 mm and a total area of 116.2 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 25,600. Canon PowerShot A810 features a 16.0 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can take pictures up to 5472 x 3648 resolution. Canon PowerShot A810 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 2592, 3264 x 2448, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      NFC on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has Near Field Communication (NFC) technology which simplifies the process of pairing it with other NFC-enabled devices like smartphones or tablets. It allows to quickly transfer photos and videos or remotely control the camera from compatible device. NFC can also be used for authentication and security purposes. It can verify your identity before accessing certain features or transferring sensitive data. It can be used with NFC-enabled accessories as well, such as lenses, flashes and GPS devices.


      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 comes with NP-BX1 battery pack with battery life of 330 shots and Canon PowerShot A810 comes with 2 x AA battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo card slot. Canon PowerShot A810 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100, and up to 1/2000 sec on Canon PowerShot A810. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Canon PowerShot A810 can shoot continuously up to 0.8 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.00 m on Canon PowerShot A810. The fastest flash synchronization speed is 1/2000 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100.

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 body has dimensions of 102 x 58 x 36 mm (4.02 x 2.28 x 1.42") and Canon PowerShot A810 body has dimensions of 95 x 62 x 30 mm (3.74 x 2.44 x 1.18"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 weighs 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz) and Canon PowerShot A810 weighs 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Canon PowerShot A810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Canon PowerShot A810 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      GOOD
      72
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      AVERAGE
      68
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      68
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      GOOD
      78
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      69
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      EXCELLENT
      86
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Canon PowerShot A810 and give them scores of 63 and 50 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      OVERALL
      63
      OVERALL
      50

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.2 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   25,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   DxO Overall Score - 66
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 16.0 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      GOOD
      75
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Max Continuous Shooting - 10.0 fps
      •   High Flash Sync Speed - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.8 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      GOOD
      70
      •   25 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 1,229k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      POOR
      54
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100

      Canon PowerShot A810

      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 240 g (0.53 lb / 8.47 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 330 shots
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 171 g (0.38 lb / 6.03 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots


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