Sony's Cyber-shot DSC-W810 arrived in January 2014 as one of the most approachable point-and-shoots of its era — compact, lightweight, and easy to love. With a 20.1-megapixel CCD, a 6× zoom starting at a proper 26mm wide angle, and Party Mode that automatically adjusted for challenging indoor light, it carried on Sony's tradition of making everyday photography feel genuinely effortless. Available in pink, silver, and black, it was designed as much to be carried as to be used.
NO FILTER: SHOT ON W810
THE LOOKS
The pink finish isn't subtle — it has that candy-gloss shine that catches light from across the room. The body is smooth and compact with just enough curve to feel natural in hand, measuring 97 × 56 × 21mm and weighing just 111g. The lens sits flush when the camera is off, keeping the profile completely clean. This is not a camera you carry; it's a camera that tags along.
THE SPECS
20.1-megapixel 1/2.3-inch Super HAD CCD sensor, ISO 80–3200. Sony 6× optical zoom, 26–156mm equivalent, f/3.5–6.5, electronic SteadyShot stabilization. 2.7-inch XtraFine LCD (230k dots). 720p HD video at 30fps. Sweep Panorama up to 360°. Intelligent Auto, Easy Shooting, Party Mode, Picture Effect modes. SD/SDHC/SDXC and Memory Stick Duo storage. Weighs 111g.
DESIGN HIGHLIGHTS
- Candy-gloss body in pink, silver, and black: The high-shine finish and clean rectangular silhouette made the W810 feel like a fashion accessory in the hand — the kind of camera that lives on a shelf or in a bag pocket rather than a camera drawer.
- 26mm wide-angle starting point: Unusually wide for a budget compact in 2014, capturing more of a scene than the typical 28mm rivals — useful for groups, interiors, and anything you can't step back from.
- Party Mode with automatic indoor adjustment: Detected low-light party environments and adjusted settings automatically for brighter, cleaner shots without flash — one of those features that actually works exactly when you need it.
THE VERDICT
The W810 in pink isn't trying to be serious — it's charming, approachable, and built for moments rather than portfolios. The CCD sensor produces warm, characterful images in good light, the 26mm wide end covers more than you'd expect, and at 111g it genuinely disappears into daily life. Light, reliable, and fun to use — a proper take-everywhere camera from the last era when dedicated compacts still made sense for casual shooters.