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Sony W810 vs Sony W830

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37

Sony W810 vs Sony W830 Key Specs

Sony W810
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-162mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 111g - 97 x 56 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2014
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 W810 vs Sony W830 Overview

On this page, we will be analyzing the Sony W810 vs Sony W830, both Ultracompact digital cameras and both are created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W810 (20MP) and the W830 (20MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The W810 was introduced within a month of the W830 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the W810 grades versus the W830 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W810 over the Sony W830

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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony W810

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Common features in the Sony W810 and Sony W830

 W810 W830 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014January 2014Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Sony W810 vs Sony W830 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Sony W810 offers external dimensions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Sony W830 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony W810 vs Sony W830 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the W810 against the W830.

Sony W810 vs Sony W830 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W810 and W830 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W810 vs Sony W830 top view buttons comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony W830 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The image below may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W810 and W830.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of photos but you have to consider the age of the products into consideration.

Sony W810 vs Sony W830 sensor size comparison

Sony W810 vs Sony W830 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W810 vs Sony W830 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W810
Portrait photography with Sony W830
38
decent megapixels (20MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
38
good megapixels (20MP)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W810
Street photography with Sony W830
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W810 Sports photography highlights
Sony W830 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W810 Travel photography details
Sony W830 Travel photography details
67
decent megapixels (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (27mm)
no Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W810 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W830 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (20MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W810
Vlogging with Sony W830
32
reasonably wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
32
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic support
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Sony W810 vs Sony W830 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W810 and Sony W830
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Launched 2014-01-07 2014-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5152 x 3864 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-162mm (6.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology Clear Photo LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1500s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.20 m (with ISO auto) 2.80 m (with ISO auto)
Flash settings Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264 H.264
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 111 gr (0.24 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 97 x 56 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 200 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $100 $128