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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830

Portability
52
Imaging
53
Features
82
Overall
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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony RX10 IV
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-600mm (F2.4-4.0) lens
  • 1095g - 133 x 94 x 145mm
  • Released September 2017
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX10 III
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
  • Introduced January 2014
Photography Glossary

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony W830, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the RX10 IV (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the RX10 IV (1") and W830 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX10 IV was released 3 years after the W830 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX10 IV being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the RX10 IV matches up versus the W830 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX10 IV over the Sony W830

 RX10 IV W830 
IntroducedSeptember 2017January 2014Newer by 45 months
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1440k230kSharper screen (+1210k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony RX10 IV

 W830 RX10 IV 

Common features in the Sony RX10 IV and Sony W830

 RX10 IV W830 
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony RX10 IV offers outer measurements of 133mm x 94mm x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") having a weight of 1095 grams (2.41 lbs) and the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX10 IV versus Sony W830 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the RX10 IV against the W830.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the RX10 IV and W830 is 52 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX10 IV and W830.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The RX10 IV features the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern RX10 IV will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Street photography highlights
Sony W830 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
has focus via touch
environment sealing
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
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incredible zoom range (24-600mm 25.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (24.0 frames per second)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
has phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
56
environment sealing
has bluetooth
has focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
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megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX10 IV Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
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manual focus
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
lack of Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX10 IV as a Vlogging camera
Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
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pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (1,095 grams)
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX10 IV and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IVSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Large Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Released 2017-09-12 2014-01-07
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz X Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 315 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-600mm (25.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.4-4.0 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,440k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs -
Continuous shutter rate 24.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 10.80 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, fill-flash, slow sync, rear sync, off Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/2000 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 24p) ,1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1095 gr (2.41 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 133 x 94 x 145mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 5.7") 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 400 photographs -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-FW50 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, continuous) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $1,698 $128