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Sony W310 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W310 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W830
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
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Sony W310 vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony W310 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact cameras and both are designed by Sony. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W310 was launched 5 years before the W830 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the W310 matches up vs the W830 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W830

 W310 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W310

 W830 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W830

 W310 W830 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Sony W310 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony W310 features outside measurements of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the W310 vs the W830.

Sony W310 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The pic below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the W310 and W830.

Clearly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony W830 to produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged W310 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W310 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
21
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
38
decent MP (20MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W310
Street photography with Sony W830
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography info
Sony W830 Travel photography info
58
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
decent MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging advice
Sony W830 Vlogging advice
29
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone support
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Sony W310 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None 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 137 gr (0.30 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 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-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $128