Sony W830 vs Sony WX80
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX80 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
- Introduced January 2014
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-8.0) lens
- 124g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Released January 2013
Sony W830 vs Sony WX80 Overview
Below, we will be contrasting the Sony W830 and Sony WX80, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the W830 (20MP) and WX80 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W830 was launched 13 months later than the WX80 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony WX80 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W830 scores vs the WX80 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX80 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W830 Gallery and Sony WX80 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony WX80
W830 | WX80 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | January 2013 | Fresher by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX80 over the Sony W830
WX80 | W830 |
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Common features in the Sony W830 and Sony WX80
W830 | WX80 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither includes selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Neither includes Touch friendly screen |
Sony W830 vs Sony WX80 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W830 features outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX80 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sony W830 and Sony WX80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the W830 compared to the WX80.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the W830 and WX80 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W830 vs Sony WX80 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to see the gap in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W830 and WX80.
As you can see, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W830 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The newer W830 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Sony W830 vs Sony WX80 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX80 |
Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | 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 | 20 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 5152 x 3864 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-200mm (8.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/3.3-8.0 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | Clear Photo LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m (with ISO auto) | 4.20 m |
Flash options | Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 ( 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
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 | 122g (0.27 lb) | 124g (0.27 lb) |
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 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 | - | 240 photos |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $128 | $276 |