Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810, 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-W550 was introduced in July 2011 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 was introduced in January 2014. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • 9 Focus Points (9 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.1 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Highlights

      • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.0 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-W550
      4. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
      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-W550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      •   Cheap
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 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 - 200 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-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
      Reaches Wider Angle 26 mm vs 27 mm
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/2.7 vs f/3.5
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/5.7 vs f/6.5
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 2.70"
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/1500 sec
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 1.1 fps vs 1.0 fps
      HDMI Output Type C vs
      Lighter 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz) vs 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)

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      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony W810
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 20.1 Megapixel
      Max Image Resolution 4320 x 3240 vs 5152 x 3864
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reachs More Telephoto 104 mm vs 162 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 4x vs 6x
      Min Normal Focus Distance 60 cm vs 5 cm
      Built-in Microphone Mono vs Stereo
      More Storage Slots 0 vs 1

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      Sony W830
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W800
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      1/2.3-inch

      20.1 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W690
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      16.1 MP

      Sony W310
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      12.1 MP

      Sony W730
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      16.1 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W650
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W620
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 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-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2003,200
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/1500 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting1.1 fps1.0 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 features a 20.1 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 80 - 3,200.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 is equipped with BIONZ processor and can take pictures up to 4320 x 3240 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4320 x 2432, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5152 x 2896, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 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

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

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


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 comes with NP-BN1 battery pack and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 comes with NP-BN battery pack with battery life of 200 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo/Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo card slot. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550, and up to 1/1500 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 can shoot continuously up to 1.1 fps. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.80 m on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and 3.20 m at Auto ISO on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 body has dimensions of 94 x 56 x 19 mm (3.7 x 2.2 x 0.75") and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 body has dimensions of 97 x 56 x 21 mm (3.82 x 2.2 x 0.83"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 weighs 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz) and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 weighs 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

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      56 mm

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 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-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      POOR
      47
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      65
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      AVERAGE
      56
      •   Small Sensor
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      GOOD
      83
      •   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 - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      EXCELLENT
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      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      87
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 and give them scores of 51 and 53 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-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      POOR
      47
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.1 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1500 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

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

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   9 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      POOR
      44
      •   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-W550

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810

      POOR
      41
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 110 g (0.24 lb / 3.88 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 111 g (0.24 lb / 3.92 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 200 shots


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