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Sony TX200V vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
48
Overall
44
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony TX200V
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-4.8) lens
  • 129g - 96 x 58 x 16mm
  • Announced January 2012
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
  • Revealed January 2014
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Sony TX200V and Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both designed by Sony. The sensor resolution of the TX200V (18MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively close and they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The TX200V was launched 23 months prior to the W830 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick summary of how the TX200V scores vs the W830 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX200V over the Sony W830

 TX200V W830 
Screen sizing3.3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.6")
Screen resolution1230k230kCrisper screen (+1000k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony TX200V

 W830 TX200V 
RevealedJanuary 2014January 2012Newer by 23 months

Common features in the Sony TX200V and Sony W830

 TX200V W830 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony TX200V has got physical measurements of 96mm x 58mm x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the TX200V against the W830.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX200V and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TX200V and W830.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W830 to provide you with greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged TX200V will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony TX200V Portrait photography details
Sony W830 Portrait photography details
36
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
38
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony TX200V
Street photography with Sony W830
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
features touch focus
weather proofing
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX200V Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proofing
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX200V Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
71
weather proofing
features touch focus
decent sensor resolution (18MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX200V Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
47
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3.3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (18 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX200V Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
35
rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Sony TX200V vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX200V and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX200V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2012-01-30 2014-01-07
Body design 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 18 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4896 x 3672 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 3cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 1,230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech 1,229,760 dots equiv. XtraFine TruBlack OLED display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129g (0.28 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 58 x 16mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 220 photographs -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $500 $128