Sony HX200V vs Sony W830

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony HX200V and Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the W830 (20MP) is fairly well matched and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was released 20 months before the W830 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple summation of how the HX200V grades vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are available at Sony HX200V Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony HX200V offers physical measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") along with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while 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).

Contrast the Sony HX200V and Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HX200V versus the W830.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX200V and W830 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The visual here might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX200V and W830.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The older HX200V is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.