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Sony W380 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W380 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Released 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 W380 vs Sony W830 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony W380 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the W380 (14MP) and W830 (20MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W380 was brought out 5 years earlier than the W830 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the W380 grades versus the W830 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W830

 W380 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W380

 W830 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2010More modern by 48 months

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W830

 W380 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Sony W380 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W380 features physical dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony W380 vs Sony W830 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the W380 versus the W830.

Sony W380 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W380 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W380 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W380 and W830.

As you can see, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W830 to give you extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged W380 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W380 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
28
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
38
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W380 Street photography factors
Sony W830 Street photography factors
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 Sports photography features
Sony W830 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
supports tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W380 Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
67
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W380 Landscape photography information
Sony W830 Landscape photography information
37
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
29
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.4)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
32
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony W380 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Released 2010-01-07 2014-01-07
Body design 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
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 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
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)
Maximum 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 117 gr (0.26 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 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 ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
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
Launch pricing $44 $128