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Sony W730 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W730 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Announced January 2014
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Sony W730 vs Sony W830 Overview

Let's look closer at the Sony W730 vs Sony W830, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are sold by Sony. The image resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the W830 (20MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W730 was brought out 12 months before the W830 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony W730 being a Compact camera and the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the W730 scores vs the W830 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W830

 W730 W830 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W730

 W830 W730 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2013Fresher by 12 months

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony W830

 W730 W830 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony W730 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony W730 offers external measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the W730 against the W830.

Sony W730 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the W730 and W830.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W830 to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older W730 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Sony W730 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W830 Portrait photography highlights
35
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports face detection autofocus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
38
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
offers face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W730 Street photography advice
Sony W830 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 Sports photography advice
Sony W830 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
offers tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W730 Travel photography advice
Sony W830 Travel photography advice
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
Sony W830 Landscape photography advice
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
Sony W830 Vlogging highlights
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Sony W730 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Announced 2013-01-08 2014-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 16 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-224mm (9.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT LCD display Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122g (0.27 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 240 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
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 Single Single
Cost at release $138 $128