Nikon W300 vs Sony W830
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Nikon W300 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 231g - 112 x 66 x 29mm
- Introduced May 2017
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Revealed January 2014
Nikon W300 vs Sony W830 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Nikon W300 versus Sony W830, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Nikon and Sony. The resolution of the W300 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe W300 was released 3 years later than the W830 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon W300 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the W300 grades against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon W300 vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix W300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon W300 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon W300 over the Sony W830
W300 | W830 | |||
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Revealed | May 2017 | January 2014 | More recent by 42 months | |
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Clearer screen (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Nikon W300
W830 | W300 |
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Common features in the Nikon W300 and Sony W830
W300 | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Missing selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither contains Touch friendly screen |
Nikon W300 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon W300 has got physical measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 231 grams (0.51 lbs) while the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Nikon W300 versus Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the W300 vs the W830.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the W300 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.
Nikon W300 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Generally, its tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by viewing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the W300 and W830.
Clearly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The younger W300 should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Nikon W300 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Nikon Coolpix W300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Sony |
Model | Nikon Coolpix W300 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Category | Waterproof | Ultracompact |
Introduced | 2017-05-31 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | - | 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 | 16 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 1 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, AAC | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 231 grams (0.51 lb) | 122 grams (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 112 x 66 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 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 life | 280 photos | - |
Battery style | Built-in | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5 and 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | Onboard + SD/SDHC/SDXC card | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $387 | $128 |