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Sony HX400V vs Sony W830

Portability
62
Imaging
45
Features
60
Overall
51
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony HX400V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.8-6.3) lens
  • 660g - 130 x 93 x 103mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Previous Model is Sony HX300
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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony HX400V and Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX400V (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was manufactured 2 months after the W830 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the HX400V scores versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX400V over the Sony W830

 HX400V W830 
Manual focus More precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kSharper screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony HX400V

 W830 HX400V 

Common features in the Sony HX400V and Sony W830

 HX400V W830 
IntroducedFebruary 2014January 2014Same generation
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX400V provides exterior dimensions of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the HX400V against the W830.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and W830 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX400V and W830.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account.

Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX400V Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
51
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Sony HX400V Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
50
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX400V Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
55
excellent zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX400V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
53
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (24mm)
long zoom (1200mm)
lack of Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX400V Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony HX400V
Vlogging with Sony W830
29
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have microphone port
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (660 grams)
32
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Sony HX400V vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX400V and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2014-02-12 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5184 x 3888 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Screen resolution 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 8.50 m (ISO Auto) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Flash Off / Autoflash / Fill-flash / Slow Sync. / Advanced Flash / Rear Sync. / Wireless (with optional compliant flash) Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
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 (60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 660 gr (1.46 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
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 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 life 300 images -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, portrait) 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 One One
Launch pricing $448 $128