Sony A6000 vs Sony W830
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Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 344g - 120 x 67 x 45mm
- Released April 2014
- Older Model is Sony NEX-6
- Updated by Sony A6300
(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
- Introduced January 2014

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Overview
Below, we are analyzing the Sony A6000 versus Sony W830, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact and they are both offered by Sony. The resolution of the A6000 (24MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly close but the A6000 (APS-C) and W830 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor dimensions.

The A6000 was manufactured 4 months after the W830 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony A6000 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the A6000 scores against the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Alpha a6000 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony A6000 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony W830
A6000 | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony A6000
W830 | A6000 |
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Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony W830
A6000 | W830 | |||
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Introduced | April 2014 | ![]() | January 2014 | Same generation |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6000 features exterior measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 344 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Compare the Sony A6000 versus Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the A6000 vs the W830.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the A6000 and W830 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the A6000 and W830.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A6000 featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony A6000 will result in extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6000 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Released | 2014-04-23 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz X | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 5152 x 3864 |
Highest native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 51200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 179 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Number of lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen technology | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 11.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash options | Flash off, auto, fill-flaw, slow sync, redeye reduction, hi-speed sync, wireless control | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 344 gr (0.76 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 120 x 67 x 45mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 1.8") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 82 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.1 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1347 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 images | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous (3-5 shot)) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $548 | $128 |