Sony RX1R vs Sony W830
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe 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.
Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony RX1R Gallery & Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony RX1R over the Sony W830
RX1R | W830 | |||
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Focus manually | More exact focusing | |||
Screen size | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony RX1R
W830 | RX1R |
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Common features in the Sony RX1R and Sony W830
RX1R | W830 | |||
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Launched | June 2013 | January 2014 | Same age | |
Screen type | Fixed | 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.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.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX1R and W830 is 79 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony RX1R vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX1R | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 | ||
Powered by | - | Bionz |
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 |