Sony RX100 IV vs Sony W830

The following is a in-depth overview of the Sony RX100 IV versus Sony W830, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 IV (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively similar but the RX100 IV (1") and W830 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 IV was released 18 months after the W830 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX100 IV being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the RX100 IV grades vs the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 IV & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 IV Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Sony RX100 IV has physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") along with a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the RX100 IV vs the W830.

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

Often, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The pic here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 IV and W830.

All in all, both of those cameras feature the identical MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The RX100 IV contains the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more modern RX100 IV is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.