Sony W510 vs Sony W830

On this page, we will be looking at the Sony W510 versus Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and W830 (20MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W510 was introduced 4 years prior to the W830 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W510 grades vs the W830 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W510 Gallery and Sony W830 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony W510 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 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).

Check the Sony W510 versus Sony W830 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the W510 compared to the W830.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the W510 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading specs. The graphic here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W510 and W830.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Sony W830 to offer you greater detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older W510 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.