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Sony W370 vs Sony W830

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W370 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Introduced 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
  • Introduced January 2014
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Sony W370 vs Sony W830 Overview

Following is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony W370 and Sony W830, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both are built by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the W370 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The W370 was revealed 5 years prior to the W830 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W370 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the W370 matches up versus the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W830

 W370 W830 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W370

 W830 W370 
IntroducedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W830

 W370 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Sony W370 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W370 has external measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the W370 vs the W830.

Sony W370 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W370 and W830 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading through specifications. The image underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W370 and W830.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Sony W830 to resolve greater detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W370 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W370 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W370 Portrait photography factors
Sony W830 Portrait photography factors
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W370
Street photography with Sony W830
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography information
Sony W830 Sports photography information
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W830 as a Travel photography camera
58
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
67
good MP (20MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with Sony W830
37
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
41
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W370
Vlogging with Sony W830
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.6)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic jack
32
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic jack
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Sony W370 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Class Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Introduced 2010-01-07 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 34-238mm (7.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.00 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $230 $128