Sony RX100 vs Sony W830

Lets look much closer at the Sony RX100 vs Sony W830, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the RX100 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the RX100 (1") and W830 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The RX100 was brought out 16 months before the W830 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony RX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the RX100 grades versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony RX100 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs) while the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the RX100 against the W830.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the RX100 and W830 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the RX100 and W830.

As you can plainly see, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The RX100 has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting bokeh less difficult. The older RX100 will be behind in sensor tech.