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Sony HX100V vs Sony W830

Portability
66
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony HX100V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 27-810mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 577g - 122 x 87 x 93mm
  • Launched October 2011
  • Successor is Sony HX200V
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
Photography Glossary

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Sony HX100V versus Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was unveiled 3 years prior to the W830 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the HX100V scores against the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX100V over the Sony W830

 HX100V W830 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony HX100V

 W830 HX100V 
IntroducedJanuary 2014October 2011Newer by 26 months

Common features in the Sony HX100V and Sony W830

 HX100V W830 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX100V offers outer dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HX100V compared to the W830.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX100V and W830 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the HX100V and W830.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to result in extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX100V will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX100V Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
39
manual focus
good MP (16MP)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
38
good MP (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX100V Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
50
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than others in class (577g)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX100V Sports photography details
Sony W830 Sports photography details
49
amazing zoom range (27-810mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX100V Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
54
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (27mm)
long zoom (810mm)
no Time Lapse mode
heavier than others in class (577g)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX100V Landscape photography highlights
Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
47
manual focus
decently wide (27mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX100V Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
25
decently wide (27mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic jack
heavier than others in class (577g)
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Sony HX100V vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX100V and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2011-10-21 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-810mm (30.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech XtraFine LCD display with TruBlack technology Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.70 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 577g (1.27 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 122 x 87 x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") 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 model NP-FH50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $429 $128