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Sony RX1R vs Sony W830

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
58
Overall
65
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony RX1R
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 35mm (F2.0) lens
  • 482g - 113 x 65 x 70mm
  • Revealed June 2013
  • Refreshed by Sony RX1R II
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Sony RX1R versus Sony W830, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the RX1R (24MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty close but the RX1R (Full frame) and W830 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The RX1R was manufactured 6 months prior to the W830 which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony RX1R being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the RX1R matches up versus the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W830

 RX1R W830 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1229k230kSharper screen (+999k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony RX1R

 W830 RX1R 

Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W830

 RX1R W830 
LaunchedJune 2013January 2014Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX1R offers exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 482 grams (1.06 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX1R versus Sony W830 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the RX1R compared to the W830.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and W830 is 79 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is tough to envision the contrast in sensor measurements simply by viewing specs. The visual below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the RX1R and W830.

All in all, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The RX1R because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony RX1R will result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX1R Portrait photography information
Sony W830 Portrait photography information
82
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/4,000s)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
38
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX1R Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
66
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
good high ISO (25,600)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482 grams)
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX1R Sports photography factors
Sony W830 Sports photography factors
53
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
features tracking focus
focal length is fixed (35mm)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX1R as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
62
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse recording
low battery (270 shots)
heavier than competition in class (482g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX1R Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
66
you can focus manually
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (35mm)
no image stabilization
low battery (270 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX1R Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
34
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does have mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
heavier than competition in class (482g)
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX1R and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1RSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2013-06-26 2014-01-07
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 855.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6000 x 4000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 25600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 25 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35mm (1x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.0 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Xtra FineTFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic and Optical (optional) None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Rear Sync, Wireless Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/4000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 482 grams (1.06 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 70mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 91 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2537 not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $2,798 $128