Sony TX100V vs Sony W830
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
- 147g - 97 x 59 x 18mm
- Announced January 2011
(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
- Introduced January 2014
Sony TX100V vs Sony W830 Overview
Lets look closer at the Sony TX100V versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX100V (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe TX100V was revealed 4 years before the W830 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).
Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the TX100V scores against the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W830 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The full galleries are viewable at Sony TX100V Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony TX100V over the Sony W830
TX100V | W830 | |||
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Screen size | 3.5" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.8") | |
Screen resolution | 1229k | 230k | Sharper screen (+999k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony TX100V
W830 | TX100V | |||
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Introduced | January 2014 | January 2011 | Fresher by 36 months |
Common features in the Sony TX100V and Sony W830
TX100V | W830 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Sony TX100V vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony TX100V features exterior dimensions of 97mm x 59mm x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W830 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
See the Sony TX100V versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the TX100V compared to the W830.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TX100V and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it can be hard to envision the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading through specs. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX100V and W830.
All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W830 to resolve more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older TX100V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Sony TX100V vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony TX100V vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX100V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-01-06 | 2014-01-07 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | BIONZ | Bionz |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 5152 x 3864 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-200mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-4.6 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | XtraFine OLED display with TruBlack technology | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147 gr (0.32 pounds) | 122 gr (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 59 x 18mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-BN1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $380 | $128 |