Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

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    Highlights

    • 20.1 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
    • 80 - 3,200 Native ISO
    • Image Stabilization
    • 2.70" 230k dot Fixed Screen
    • 1.0 fps Continuous Shooting
    • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
    • Built-in Flash
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    Overview

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 was announced in 2014 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Ultra Compact camera with 20.1 Megapixel CCD sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200. The camera has a Fixed 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution. It has an image stabilization.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 can capture video up to 1280 x 720 resolution.

    Table of Contents
    1. Overview
    2. Pros and Cons
    3. Screen
    4. Sensor
    5. Photography Features
    6. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
    7. Other Features
    8. Physical Parameters
    9. For Different Types of Photography
    10. Evaluation
    11. Specifications  

    Here is the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Wx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-Wx series lineup
    Model Date Sensor Native ISO Screen Price
    Image cannot be found Sony W800
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    		February
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W830 January
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W810
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    		January
    2014    		 20.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W710
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    		January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Touchscreen
    Image cannot be found Sony W730
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    		January
    2013    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W690
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    		February
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W610
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    		January
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W650
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    		January
    2012    		 16.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W620
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    		January
    2012    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W550
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    		July
    2011    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W530
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    		January
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W560
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    		January
    2011    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W570
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    		January
    2011    		 16.2 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W510
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    		January
    2011    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W330
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    		January
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W320
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    		January
    2010    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W310
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    		January
    2010    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 100 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W370
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    		January
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W380
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    		January
    2010    		 14 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W350
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    		January
    2010    		 14.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W230
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    		February
    2009    		 12 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W290
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    		February
    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 3.0"
    230k dot
    Image cannot be found Sony W220
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    		January
    2009    		 12.1 MP
    1/2.3-inch    		 80 - 3,200 Fixed 2.70"
    230k dot

    You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 vs Cyber-shot DSC-W830 vs Cyber-shot DSC-W810 vs Cyber-shot DSC-W710 vs Cyber-shot DSC-W730 vs Cyber-shot DSC-W690.

    Pros and Cons

    In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830.

    PROS

    •   Cheap
    •   Video Capture
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Built-in Flash
    •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)

    CONS

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

    AVERAGE

    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"

    Screen

    Fixed screen

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has a 2.70" Fixed screen with 230k dot resolution which is quite low by today's standards.

    Sensor

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 features a 20.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200.

    Photography Features

    Camera is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolutions like 5152 x 2896, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


    Image Stabilization

    The camera has an image stabilization.

    Check out the cameras which are frequently compared to Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830.

    Sony W810
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony W730
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Sony W800
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    1/2.3-inch

    20.1 MP

    Sony W320
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    1/2.3-inch

    14 MP

    Sony W350
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Sony W570
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.2 MP

    Sony W530
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Sony W560
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    1/2.3-inch

    14.1 MP

    Sony W230
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    1/2.3-inch

    12 MP

    Sony W710
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    1/2.3-inch

    16.1 MP

    Sony W510
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Sony W220
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    1/2.3-inch

    12.1 MP

    Connectivity, Battery and Storage

    USB Input

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer.


    Battery

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 comes with NP-BN battery pack.


    External Storage Slots

    The camera has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot.

    Other Features

    Shutter

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830's shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec. Camera can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


    Flash

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m at ISO auto.

    Physical Parameters

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has dimensions of 93 x 52 x 23 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.91"). It weighs 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz), so it is a lightweight camera.

    93 mm (3.66")

    52 mm (2.05")

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    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 dimensions

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 for Different Types of Photography

    We give scores to the camera for different type of photography based on its features and specifications. Let us see how Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 is suitable for six different types of photography.


    Landscape Photography

    POOR
    50

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 gets a score of 50 and is POOR choice for Landscape photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Sports Photography

    AVERAGE
    67

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 gets a score of 67 and is AVERAGE choice for Sports photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps

    Wildlife Photography

    AVERAGE
    66

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 gets a score of 66 and is AVERAGE choice for Wildlife photography.

    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   No Environmental Sealing

    Portrait Photography

    GOOD
    70

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 gets a score of 70 and is GOOD choice for Portrait photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Street Photography

    GOOD
    84

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 gets a score of 84 and is GOOD choice for Street photography.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)

    Travel Photography

    EXCELLENT
    88

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 gets a score of 88 and is EXCELLENT choice for Travel photography.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)

    Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Evaluation

    We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and give score of 51 out of 100. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


    OVERALL
    51

    Sensor

    POOR
    49

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 a score of 49 for Sensor parameters.

    •   Small Sensor
    •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
    •   80 Lowest Native ISO
    •   3,200 Highest Native ISO

    Photo

    AVERAGE
    61

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 a score of 61 for Photo parameters.

    •   Timelapse Recording
    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1600 sec
    •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.0 fps
    •   No External Flash Connectivity

    Video

    POOR
    43

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 a score of 43 for Video parameters.

    •   Image Stabilization
    •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

    Focusing

    GOOD
    70

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 a score of 70 for Focusing parameters.

    •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
    •   Face Detection
    •   Live View Autofocus

    Screen and Viewfinder

    POOR
    50

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 a score of 50 for Screen and Viewfinder parameters.

    •   Fixed Screen
    •   Screen Size - 2.70"
    •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
    •   No Viewfinder

    Connectivity

    BAD
    28

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 a score of 28 for Connectivity parameters.

    •   No HDMI Output
    •   No Microphone Input
    •   No Headphone Output
    •   No Built-in GPS
    •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
    •   No Built-In Bluetooth

    Battery, Storage and Physical

    AVERAGE
    55

    We give Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 a score of 55 for Battery, Storage and Physical parameters.

    •   No Environmental Sealing
    •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)


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