Sony QX100 vs Sony W830
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Sony QX100 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- " Fixed Screen
- ISO 160 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 179g - 63 x 63 x 56mm
- Released 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 QX100 vs Sony W830 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Sony QX100 vs Sony W830, former being a Lens-style while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both built by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX100 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very similar but the QX100 (1") and W830 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe QX100 was manufactured 4 months prior to the W830 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX100 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the QX100 grades against the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony QX100 vs Sony W830 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony QX100 Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony QX100 over the Sony W830
QX100 | W830 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony QX100
W830 | QX100 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.7" | " | Larger display (+2.7") | |
Display resolution | 230k | 0k | Crisper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Sony QX100 and Sony W830
QX100 | W830 | |||
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Introduced | September 2013 | January 2014 | Similar age | |
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony QX100 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony QX100 offers physical dimensions of 63mm x 63mm x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Contrast the Sony QX100 vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the QX100 against the W830.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the QX100 and W830 is 92 and 96 respectively.
Sony QX100 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is tough to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX100 and W830.
Plainly, each of the cameras offer the same exact resolution but different sensor measurements. The QX100 has the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF easier.
Sony QX100 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony QX100 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
Released | 2013-09-05 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Lens-style | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 160 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-100mm (3.6x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | - | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 0k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Depends on connected smartphone | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | None | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | H.264 |
Microphone 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 | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 63 x 63 x 56mm (2.5" x 2.5" x 2.2") | 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 | 200 shots | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN, | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2, 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $268 | $128 |