Sony RX100 V vs Sony W830
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Revealed October 2016
- Superseded the Sony RX100 IV
- Later Model is Sony RX100 VI
(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
- Revealed January 2014

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W830 Overview
On this page, we are comparing the Sony RX100 V versus Sony W830, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Ultracompact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the RX100 V (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is very well matched but the RX100 V (1") and W830 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor size.

The RX100 V was released 2 years after the W830 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the RX100 V matches up versus the W830 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W830 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony RX100 V Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony W830
RX100 V | W830 | |||
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Revealed | October 2016 | ![]() | January 2014 | Newer by 34 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focusing | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony RX100 V
W830 | RX100 V |
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Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony W830
RX100 V | W830 | |||
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Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Sony RX100 V vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Sony RX100 V provides outside dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sony RX100 V versus Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 V and the W830.

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

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it can be difficult to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at specs. The image below will give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 V and W830.
As you can plainly see, each of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor dimensions. The RX100 V has got the larger sensor which should make obtaining bokeh less difficult. The more modern RX100 V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Ultracompact |
Revealed | 2016-10-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | 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 | 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 | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 25600 | - |
Min native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 315 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Highest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | - |
Continuous shooting speed | 24.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash modes | - | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/2000s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S | H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | 299 gr (0.66 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Pricing at launch | $998 | $128 |