Sony W510 vs Sony W830
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Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W830
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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W510
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Launched | January 2014 | January 2011 | More recent by 36 months |
Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W830
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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.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.
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.
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Sony W510 vs Sony W830 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | |
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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 |