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Sony W230 vs Sony W830

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
25
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W230 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W230
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 30-120mm (F2.8-5.8) lens
  • 156g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Released February 2009
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 W230 vs Sony W830 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Sony W230 vs Sony W830, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the W230 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W230 was launched 5 years prior to the W830 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W230 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the W230 matches up versus the W830 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony W230 over the Sony W830

 W230 W830 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W230

 W830 W230 
RevealedJanuary 2014February 2009More recent by 59 months

Common features in the Sony W230 and Sony W830

 W230 W830 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Sony W230 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W230 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W230 vs Sony W830 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the W230 versus the W830.

Sony W230 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W230 and W830 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony W230 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The visual here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the W230 and W830.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W830 to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older W230 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W230 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W230 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W230 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W230 Portrait photography info
Sony W830 Portrait photography info
27
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
38
decent MP (20MP)
has face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W230 Street photography details
Sony W830 Street photography details
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W230
Sports photography with Sony W830
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W230 Travel photography highlights
Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
51
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (20MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W230 Landscape photography info
Sony W830 Landscape photography info
36
has manual focus
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
41
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W230 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (30mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
32
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Sony W230 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W230 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W230 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Released 2009-02-17 2014-01-07
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 30-120mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 4cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 156g (0.34 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $180 $128