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Sony W350 vs Sony W830

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W350 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony W350 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a complete analysis of the Sony W350 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the W350 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W350 was manufactured 5 years before the W830 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the W350 scores against the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W350 over the Sony W830

 W350 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W350

 W830 W350 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W350 and Sony W830

 W350 W830 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Sony W350 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W350 features external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W830 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony W350 versus Sony W830 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the W350 versus the W830.

Sony W350 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W350 and W830 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W350 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W350 and W830.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Sony W830 to offer you more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged W350 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W350 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W350 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W350 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W350 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
38
good MP (20MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W350 Street photography info
Sony W830 Street photography info
58
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W350 Sports photography info
Sony W830 Sports photography info
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W350 Travel photography features
Sony W830 Travel photography features
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
67
good MP (20MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W350 Landscape photography details
Sony W830 Landscape photography details
37
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W350 Vlogging factors
Sony W830 Vlogging factors
29
quite wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone jack
32
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic socket
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Sony W350 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W350 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Bionz Bionz
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.80 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 17mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $200 $128