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Sony A7c vs Sony W830

Portability
78
Imaging
76
Features
88
Overall
80
Sony Alpha A7c front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A7c vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony A7c
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 509g - 124 x 71 x 60mm
  • Launched September 2020
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony A7c vs Sony W830 Overview

The following is a in-depth comparison of the Sony A7c and Sony W830, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Ultracompact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the A7c (24MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very close but the A7c (Full frame) and W830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

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The A7c was launched 6 years after the W830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7c being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the A7c grades versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7c over the Sony W830

 A7c W830 
AnnouncedSeptember 2020January 2014Newer by 82 months
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeFully articulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony A7c

 W830 A7c 

Common features in the Sony A7c and Sony W830

 A7c W830 

Sony A7c vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony A7c has got external measurements of 124mm x 71mm x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 509 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Contrast the Sony A7c and Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the A7c and the W830.

Sony A7c vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A7c and W830 is 78 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7c vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the A7c and W830.

Clearly, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A7c because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A7c will render greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher A7c is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Sony A7c vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony A7c vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7c vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A7c
Portrait photography with Sony W830
78
has manual focus
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
38
decent MP (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A7c as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
85
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony A7c
Sports photography with Sony W830
88
silent mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
great battery life (740 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7c Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
86
great battery life (740 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
screen is selfie friendly
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7c Landscape photography features
Sony W830 Landscape photography features
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (740 CIPA)
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7c Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
86
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A7c vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7c and Sony W830
 Sony Alpha A7cSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7c Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Advanced Mirrorless Ultracompact
Launched 2020-09-14 2014-01-07
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 693 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Total lenses 122 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fully articulated Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Fastest silent shutter speed 1/8000s -
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options no built-in flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, XAVC S, H.264 H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 509g (1.12 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 124 x 71 x 60mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 2.4") 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 740 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $1,800 $128