Sony W830 vs Sony WX5
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-200mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 23mm
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Screen
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Announced July 2010
Sony W830 vs Sony WX5 Overview
Here, we will be analyzing the Sony W830 versus Sony WX5, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both offered by Sony. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the W830 (20MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe W830 was announced 3 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX5 being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the W830 scores vs the WX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W830 Gallery and Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony WX5
W830 | WX5 | |||
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Announced | January 2014 | July 2010 | Newer by 43 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W830
WX5 | W830 | |||
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Screen size | 2.8" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.1") | |
Screen resolution | 461k | 230k | Crisper screen (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W830 and Sony WX5
W830 | WX5 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Sony W830 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and size. The Sony W830 has physical measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Examine the Sony W830 versus Sony WX5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the W830 vs the WX5.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the W830 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W830 and WX5.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Sony W830 to produce more detail with its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The newer W830 will have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Bionz | Bionz |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 125 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inch | 2.8 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 2s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) | 5.10 m |
Flash settings | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
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 | 122 grams (0.27 pounds) | 146 grams (0.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" 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 model | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $128 | $250 |