Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830

The following is a complete overview of the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 VII (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the RX100 VII (1") and W830 (1/2.3") use different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 VII was unveiled 5 years after the W830 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Sony RX100 VII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the RX100 VII matches up vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VII Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VII features physical dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 302 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 VII and the W830.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 VII and W830 is 88 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the RX100 VII and W830.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VII features the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent RX100 VII should have a benefit in sensor technology.