Sony TX100V vs Sony W830

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").

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The 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.

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.

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.

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.