Sony W830 vs Sony WX1

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony W830 and Sony WX1, both Ultracompact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the W830 (20MP) and WX1 (10MP) and the W830 (1/2.3") and WX1 (1/2.4") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The W830 was introduced 4 years after the WX1 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W830 matches up vs the WX1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1. The whole galleries are provided at Sony W830 Gallery and Sony WX1 Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W830 has physical measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX1 has proportions of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Sony W830 and Sony WX1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the W830 against the WX1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the W830 and WX1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The picture below might give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the W830 and WX1.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The W830 having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Sony W830 will produce more detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger W830 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.