Sony RX10 IV vs Sony W830

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.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX10 IV and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are provided at Sony RX10 IV Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.