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Sony HX50V vs Sony W830

Portability
89
Imaging
44
Features
57
Overall
49
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony HX50V
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5 - 6.3) lens
  • 272g - 108 x 64 x 38mm
  • Introduced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Sony HX30V
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 HX50V vs Sony W830 Overview

Below is a complete review of the Sony HX50V and Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are offered by Sony. The resolution of the HX50V (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX50V was brought out 8 months prior to the W830 so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony HX50V being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the HX50V matches up vs the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX50V over the Sony W830

 HX50V W830 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony HX50V

 W830 HX50V 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014April 2013More recent by 8 months

Common features in the Sony HX50V and Sony W830

 HX50V W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX50V provides external measurements of 108mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") and a weight of 272 grams (0.60 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony HX50V and Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the HX50V vs the W830.

Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX50V and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The visual below should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX50V and W830.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution so you can expect similar quality of images however you really should factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older HX50V is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX50V
Portrait photography with Sony W830
50
focusing manually
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detection focus
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
38
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX50V Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
57
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 CIPA)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX50V as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
71
good battery power (400 CIPA)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
good megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long reach (720mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
67
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX50V Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
53
focusing manually
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
good battery power (400 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX50V Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (272 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5 )
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no external mic socket
32
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Sony HX50V vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX50V and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Introduced 2013-04-24 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5184 x 2920 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5 - 6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology XtraFine LCD display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Advanced Flash 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
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 format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 272g (0.60 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 108 x 64 x 38mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 400 shots -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage 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
Storage slots Single Single
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