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Sony W510 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2014
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Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W830

 W510 W830 

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W510

 W830 W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011More recent by 36 months

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W830

 W510 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W510 vs Sony W830 size comparison

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

Sony W510 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W510 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography advice
Sony W830 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
38
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography features
Sony W830 Street photography features
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography information
Sony W830 Travel photography information
58
has built in flash
rather wide (26mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W510
Landscape photography with Sony W830
32
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W510 Vlogging info
Sony W830 Vlogging info
29
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
32
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone socket
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Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Introduced 2011-01-06 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ 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 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 4cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.30 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone 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 119 gr (0.26 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $99 $128