Sony HX30V vs Sony W830

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX30V versus Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact and both of them are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the HX30V (18MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The HX30V was revealed 22 months prior to the W830 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX30V being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX30V grades against the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX30V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Sony HX30V Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX30V has got external measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 254 grams (0.56 lbs) while 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the HX30V against the W830.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the HX30V and W830 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Often, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the HX30V and W830.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to produce more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged HX30V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.