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Sony QX1 vs Sony W830

Portability
90
Imaging
63
Features
48
Overall
57
Sony Alpha QX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony QX1 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony QX1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • " Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 216g - 74 x 70 x 53mm
  • Introduced September 2014
Sony W830
(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
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony QX1 vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Sony QX1 versus Sony W830, one is a Lens-style and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the QX1 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty close but the QX1 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The QX1 was manufactured 8 months after the W830 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony QX1 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the QX1 scores vs the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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