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Sony W830 vs Sony WX500

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500 front
Portability
91
Imaging
43
Features
56
Overall
48

Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Key Specs

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
Sony WX500
(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  • Superseded the Sony WX350
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony WX500

 W830 WX500 

Reasons to pick Sony WX500 over the Sony W830

 WX500 W830 
ReleasedApril 2015January 2014Fresher by 15 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution921k230kCrisper screen (+691k dot)

Common features in the Sony W830 and Sony WX500

 W830 WX500 
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).

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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.

Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W830 and WX500 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 sensor size comparison

Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W830 Portrait photography information
Sony WX500 Portrait photography information
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MP count decent (20MP)
offers face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
MP count decent (18MP)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W830 Street photography highlights
Sony WX500 Street photography highlights
59
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (236g)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W830 Sports photography advice
Sony WX500 Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
57
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
good battery life (360 shots)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W830
Travel photography with Sony WX500
67
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
good battery life (360 per charge)
lighter than others (236 grams)
MP count decent (18MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W830 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX500 Landscape photography factors
41
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
really wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
good battery life (360 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W830 as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX500 as a Vlogging camera
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
35
really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (236 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone jack
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W830 and Sony WX500
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX500
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