Sony W830 vs Sony WX1
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX1 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 149g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
- Revealed August 2009
Sony W830 vs Sony WX1 Overview
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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX1 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony WX1
W830 | WX1 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 54 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX1 over the Sony W830
WX1 | W830 |
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Common features in the Sony W830 and Sony WX1
W830 | WX1 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Neither has Touch display |
Sony W830 vs Sony WX1 Physical Comparison
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.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX1 Sensor Comparison
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.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX1 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1 |
Class | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2009-08-06 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Ultracompact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.4" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.104 x 4.578mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 3648 x 2736 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) | 5.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance 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 | - |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 122 grams (0.27 lbs) | 149 grams (0.33 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") |
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 model | NP-BN | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $128 | $149 |