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Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1

Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
26
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 front
 
Sony ZV-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
55
Features
86
Overall
67

Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 Key Specs

Sony W830
(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
  • Launched January 2014
Sony ZV-1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 294g - 105 x 60 x 44mm
  • Introduced May 2020
  • Replacement is Sony ZV-1 II
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Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 Overview

In this write-up, we are comparing the Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact and both are produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W830 (20MP) and the ZV-1 (20MP) is very similar but the W830 (1/2.3") and ZV-1 (1") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The W830 was announced 7 years before the ZV-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Sony W830 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony ZV-1 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the W830 matches up versus the ZV-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W830 over the Sony ZV-1

 W830 ZV-1 

Reasons to pick Sony ZV-1 over the Sony W830

 ZV-1 W830 
IntroducedMay 2020January 2014Newer by 77 months
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W830 and Sony ZV-1

 W830 ZV-1 

Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W830 comes with physical measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony ZV-1 has measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7") along with a weight of 294 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the W830 and the ZV-1.

Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the W830 and ZV-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 top view buttons comparison

Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the W830 and ZV-1.

Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The W830 features the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged W830 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 sensor size comparison

Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W830 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Portrait photography camera
38
good megapixels (20MP)
includes face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
73
has manual focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W830
Street photography with Sony ZV-1
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
85
screen can move to multiple angles
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
comes with touch focus
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sony W830 as a Sports photography camera
Sony ZV-1 as a Sports photography camera
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
71
quiet mode (1/32,000s)
high fps (24.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
has tracking autofocus
comes with phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Sony W830 Travel photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Travel photography highlights
67
good megapixels (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
81
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
connects via bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good MP (20 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
bad battery life (260 shots)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W830 Landscape photography highlights
Sony ZV-1 Landscape photography highlights
41
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (20MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W830 Vlogging details
Sony ZV-1 Vlogging details
32
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
86
relatively wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f1.8)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external microphone support
lighter than others in class (294 grams)
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Sony W830 vs Sony ZV-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W830 and Sony ZV-1
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830Sony ZV-1
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Sony ZV-1
Class Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2020-05-27
Physical type Ultracompact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz Bionz X
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 20MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 5152 x 3864 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW data
Lowest enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 315
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-200mm (8.0x) 24-70mm (2.9x)
Maximum aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/1.8-2.8
Macro focus range - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 2.7
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 922 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Clear Photo LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/32000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 24.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m (with ISO auto) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 60 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S
Microphone support
Headphone support
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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lbs) 294 grams (0.65 lbs)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 23mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 105 x 60 x 44mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.7")
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 life - 260 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail price $128 $750