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Sony A6000 vs Sony W830

Portability
85
Imaging
66
Features
78
Overall
70
Sony Alpha a6000 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony A6000
(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
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Sony A6000 over the Sony W830

 A6000 W830 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kSharper display (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony A6000

 W830 A6000 

Common features in the Sony A6000 and Sony W830

 A6000 W830 
IntroducedApril 2014January 2014Same 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony A6000
Portrait photography with Sony W830
79
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A6000 Street photography details
Sony W830 Street photography details
80
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition in class (344 grams)
above average ISO range (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
59
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
73
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
comes with phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
43
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A6000 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition in class (344g)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
flash built-in
does not posses selfie friendly screen
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A6000 Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A6000 Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
33
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (344g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
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Sony A6000 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A6000 and Sony W830
 Sony Alpha a6000Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
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