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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830

Portability
89
Imaging
51
Features
74
Overall
60
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony RX100 II
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 281g - 102 x 58 x 38mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100
  • Successor is Sony RX100 III
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony RX100 II versus Sony W830, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. The resolution of the RX100 II (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very comparable but the RX100 II (1") and W830 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The RX100 II was unveiled 6 months before the W830 and they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 II being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the RX100 II scores vs the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 II over the Sony W830

 RX100 II W830 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony RX100 II

 W830 RX100 II 

Common features in the Sony RX100 II and Sony W830

 RX100 II W830 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony RX100 II has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") with a weight of 281 grams (0.62 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications 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 RX100 II versus Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the RX100 II and the W830.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 II and W830 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 II and W830.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The RX100 II features the larger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler.

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
70
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
38
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Street photography camera
Sony W830 as a Street photography camera
85
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
lighter than competitors (281g)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 II as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
67
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
has tracking autofocus
great battery (350 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 II Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
80
great battery (350 CIPA)
lighter than competitors (281 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
67
MP count good (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 II Landscape photography factors
Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
74
has manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
saves RAW files
great battery (350 shots)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
41
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 II Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
37
rather wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (281g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
missing external microphone support
32
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony RX100 II vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 II and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IISony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 II Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-27 2014-01-07
Body design Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type 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 20 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Highest boosted ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 160 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 25 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-100mm (3.6x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech Xtra Fine WhiteMagic TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 15.00 m (ISO Auto (W)) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 281 gr (0.62 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 38mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.5") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 67 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 483 not tested
Other
Battery life 350 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (10 sec. / 2 sec. / Self-portrait One-person/ Self-portrait Two-person/ Self timer Continuous (3 or 5 shots)) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $598 $128