Sony W830 vs Sony WX500
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 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)
- 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 236g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Released April 2015
- Superseded the Sony WX350
Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Overview
Here is a extensive review of the Sony W830 versus Sony WX500, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the W830 (20MP) and the WX500 (18MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe W830 was released 15 months before the WX500 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX500 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the W830 matches up against the WX500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500. The complete galleries are provided at Sony W830 Gallery and Sony WX500 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony WX500
W830 | WX500 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony W830
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Released | April 2015 | January 2014 | Fresher by 15 months | |
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 921k | 230k | Crisper screen (+691k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W830 and Sony WX500
W830 | WX500 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Lack of Touch friendly screen |
Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Sony W830 provides 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) whilst the Sony WX500 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") and a weight of 236 grams (0.52 lbs).
Check out the Sony W830 versus Sony WX500 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the W830 and the WX500.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W830 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the W830 and WX500.
Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W830 to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The older W830 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 |
Category | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2014-01-07 | 2015-04-14 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz | Bionz X |
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 | 18MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264 | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122 grams (0.27 lb) | 236 grams (0.52 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 360 pictures |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $128 | $348 |