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Sony A900 vs Sony W830

Portability
54
Imaging
66
Features
62
Overall
64
Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A900 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony A900
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 895g - 156 x 117 x 82mm
  • Announced October 2008
  • Successor is Sony A99
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
  • Released January 2014
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Sony A900 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Sony A900 vs Sony W830, former is a Advanced DSLR while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the A900 (25MP) and W830 (20MP) and the A900 (Full frame) and W830 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The A900 was released 6 years before the W830 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony A900 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the A900 grades vs the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A900 over the Sony W830

 A900 W830 
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony A900

 W830 A900 
ReleasedJanuary 2014October 2008More modern by 63 months

Common features in the Sony A900 and Sony W830

 A900 W830 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Sony A900 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony A900 offers outer dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 895 grams (1.97 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Sony A900 vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A900 compared to the W830.

Sony A900 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A900 and W830 is 54 and 96 respectively.

Sony A900 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the A900 and W830.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The A900 because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony A900 will show more detail as a result of its extra 5 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged A900 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony A900 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony A900 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A900 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A900
Portrait photography with Sony W830
71
has manual focus
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
no liveview feature
38
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A900 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A900 Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
no liveview feature
max fps very slow (5.0 frames/s)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
includes tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A900 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
54
environment proofing
excellent resolution (25MP)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A900 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
72
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
excellent resolution (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
no liveview feature
doesn't have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A900 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
9
lack of video recording
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony A900 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A900 and Sony W830
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A900Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A900 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Advanced DSLR Ultracompact
Announced 2008-10-22 2014-01-07
Physical type Mid-size SLR Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4032 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 922 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT Xtra Fine color LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 895 gr (1.97 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 156 x 117 x 82mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 3.2") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 79 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 23.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 1431 not tested
Other
Battery life 880 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-FM500H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Dual 1
Price at launch $2,736 $128