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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830

Portability
64
Imaging
33
Features
53
Overall
41
Canon PowerShot SX1 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Canon SX1 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-560mm (F2.8-5.7) lens
  • 615g - 128 x 88 x 88mm
  • Launched March 2009
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2014
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Canon and Sony. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the SX1 IS (10MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SX1 IS was unveiled 5 years prior to the W830 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Canon SX1 IS being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SX1 IS grades vs the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon SX1 IS over the Sony W830

 SX1 IS W830 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Canon SX1 IS

 W830 SX1 IS 
LaunchedJanuary 2014March 2009Fresher by 58 months

Common features in the Canon SX1 IS and Sony W830

 SX1 IS W830 
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Canon SX1 IS comes with outside measurements of 128mm x 88mm x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 615 grams (1.36 lbs) and the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Canon SX1 IS versus Sony W830 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SX1 IS against the W830.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SX1 IS and W830 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SX1 IS and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to render extra detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The older SX1 IS will be behind in sensor innovation.

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
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you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/500 seconds)
comes with face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
38
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
56
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average in class (615g)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
33
amazing zoom range (28-560mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (4.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
52
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (560mm)
no Timelapse mode
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon SX1 IS Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
44
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (2.8 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon SX1 IS
Vlogging with Sony W830
57
rather wide (28mm)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no external microphone support
more heavy than average in class (615 grams)
32
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Canon SX1 IS vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon SX1 IS and Sony W830
 Canon PowerShot SX1 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Canon Sony
Model Canon PowerShot SX1 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2009-03-27 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-560mm (20.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 0cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/3200 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.20 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (60, 30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 615g (1.36 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 128 x 88 x 88mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 3.5") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec or custom) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/MMC card Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $600 $128