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Sony HX80 vs Sony W830

Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
60
Overall
50
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony HX80
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
  • 245g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
  • Announced March 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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Sony HX80 and Sony W830, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was revealed 2 years after the W830 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX80 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a quick summation of how the HX80 matches up versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX80 over the Sony W830

 HX80 W830 
RevealedMarch 2016January 2014Newer by 27 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony HX80

 W830 HX80 

Common features in the Sony HX80 and Sony W830

 HX80 W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony HX80 comes with external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 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).

Compare the Sony HX80 and Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the HX80 vs the W830.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the HX80 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image below should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX80 and W830.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The newer HX80 is going to have an edge in sensor technology.

Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony HX80
Portrait photography with Sony W830
39
resolution is good (18MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX80 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
70
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (245g)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX80 Sports photography features
Sony W830 Sports photography features
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
good battery power (390 per charge)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX80 Travel photography factors
Sony W830 Travel photography factors
76
good battery power (390 per charge)
lighter than competition (245 grams)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony HX80
Landscape photography with Sony W830
49
fairly wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (18 megapixels)
good battery power (390 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX80 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
75
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (245g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have mic socket
32
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony HX80 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX80 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Announced 2016-03-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X 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 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.4 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, on, slow sync, off, rear sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 245g (0.54 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") 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 390 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Memory Stick PRO Duo/Pro-HG Duo; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $368 $128