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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830

Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
78
Overall
64
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 302g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed July 2019
  • Superseded the Sony RX100 VI
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VII over the Sony W830

 RX100 VII W830 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2014Newer by 68 months
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kClearer screen (+691k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony RX100 VII

 W830 RX100 VII 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VII and Sony W830

 RX100 VII W830 

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VII as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
67
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has face detect focus
saves RAW formats
cannot use external flash
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
85
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (302 grams)
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
71
silent mode (1/32,000s)
fast continuous shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (1")
has tracking focus
supports phase detect auto focus
not so great battery (260 CIPA)
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
77
lighter than average (302 grams)
supports bluetooth
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (20MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
not so great battery (260 shots)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Landscape photography highlights
Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
65
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (1")
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
not so great battery (260 per charge)
41
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VII Vlogging features
Sony W830 Vlogging features
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
lighter than average (302 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
32
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Sony RX100 VII vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VII and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VII Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-07-25 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip 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 surface 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
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW format
Min boosted ISO 64 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 921k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings - Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 302 gr (0.67 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 418 not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $1,298 $128