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Sony HX350 vs Sony W830

Portability
62
Imaging
46
Features
51
Overall
48
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony HX350
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 652g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released December 2016
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony HX350 vs Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX350 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX350 was revealed 2 years after the W830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX350 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX350 scores vs the W830 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX350 over the Sony W830

 HX350 W830 
AnnouncedDecember 2016January 2014More modern by 36 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony HX350

 W830 HX350 

Common features in the Sony HX350 and Sony W830

 HX350 W830 
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony HX350 provides outer dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") accompanied by a weight of 652 grams (1.44 lbs) while the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the HX350 compared to the W830.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the HX350 and W830 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX350 and W830.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs although you should really factor the age of the cameras into account. The more modern HX350 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX350 Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
47
has manual focus
good MP (20MP)
features face detection autofocus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
MP count good (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX350 Street photography information
Sony W830 Street photography information
50
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
heavier than average (652 grams)
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX350 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
53
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX350 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
54
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
very long reach (1200mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (652 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (20MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX350 Landscape photography features
Sony W830 Landscape photography features
49
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX350 Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
27
fairly wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than average (652g)
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Sony HX350 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX350 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2016-12-20 2014-01-07
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ X 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5184 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 922k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 202k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.50 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Off, auto, fill, slow sync, advanced, rear sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 652 gr (1.44 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 130 x 93 x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC + Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release - $128