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Sony QX10 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Launched September 2013
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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 QX10 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Sony QX10 and Sony W830, former is a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The QX10 was introduced 4 months earlier than the W830 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the QX10 matches up versus the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony W830

 QX10 W830 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony QX10

 W830 QX10 
Display dimensions2.7""Larger display (+2.7")
Display resolution230k0kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony W830

 QX10 W830 
IntroducedSeptember 2013January 2014Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and size. The Sony QX10 offers physical dimensions of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony QX10 and Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the QX10 against the W830.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes simply by seeing specs. The picture below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the QX10 and W830.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W830 to provide greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
36
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony QX10
Street photography with Sony W830
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (105g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony QX10
Sports photography with Sony W830
37
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery life (220 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony QX10
Travel photography with Sony W830
69
lighter than others (105g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony QX10
Landscape photography with Sony W830
38
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small ( inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery life (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony QX10 Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
lighter than others (105 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1440 x 1080 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone port
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Lens-style Ultracompact
Launched 2013-09-04 2014-01-07
Body design Lens-style Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 18MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal - 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Depends on connected smartphone Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options None Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 220 images -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN, NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $250 $128