Sony QX10 vs Sony W830
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony QX10 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony W830
QX10 | W830 | |||
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Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony QX10
W830 | QX10 | |||
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Display dimensions | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony W830
QX10 | W830 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | January 2014 | Same age | |
Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the QX10 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |