Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 vs Olympus VG-145

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and the Olympus VG-145, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 was introduced in January 2014 and Olympus VG-145 was introduced in July 2011. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 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

      Olympus VG-145 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • 3.0" 230k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830
      4. Advantage of Olympus VG-145
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Olympus VG-145.

      PROS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      •   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)
      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)

      CONS

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      •   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
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   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
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots


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

      AVERAGE

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"

      Advantage of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 over Olympus VG-145.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 vs Olympus VG-145
      Higher Sensor Resolution 20.1 Megapixel vs 14 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 3,200 vs 1,600
      Max Image Resolution 5152 x 3864 vs 4288 x 3216
      Center Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Single Autofocus vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 26 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 200 mm vs 130 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 8x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.3 vs f/6.5
      Min Normal Focus Distance 5 cm vs 60 cm
      Image Stabilization vs
      Center Weighted Metering vs

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      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 W530
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W320
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Sony W570
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.2 MP

      Sony W350
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W230
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Sony W560
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.1 MP

      Sony W710
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      1/2.3-inch

      16.1 MP

      Sony W220
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Sony W510
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      1/2.3-inch

      12.1 MP

      Advantage of Olympus VG-145

      Olympus VG-145
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus VG-145 over Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830.

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 vs Olympus VG-145
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.3 vs f/2.8
      Larger Screen 2.70" vs 3.0"
      Lower Min Shutter Speed 2 sec vs 4 sec
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1600 sec vs 1/2000 sec
      AF-Area Metering vs
      Lighter 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) vs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus VG-145.

      Olympus VG-110
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Olympus VG-120
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus VG-160
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Nikon Z f
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      Full Frame

      24.4 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Olympus VG-145
        Video Capture
        Low Native ISO8080
        High Native ISO3,2001,600
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Built-in Flash
        Light122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 Olympus VG-145
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2.3-inch
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen230k dot230k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1600 sec1/2000 sec
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 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

      Screen

      Screen

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has a 2.70" screen with 230k dot resolution and Olympus VG-145 has a 3.0" screen with 230k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens.

      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. Olympus VG-145 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

      Photography Features

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 is equipped with Bionz processor and can take pictures up to 5152 x 3864 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 5152 x 2896, 3648 x 2736, 2592 x 1944, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus VG-145 is equipped with TruePic III processor and can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 with 4:3 aspect ratios.

      Image Stabilization on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has an image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer.


      Battery

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 comes with NP-BN battery pack and Olympus VG-145 comes with LI-70B battery pack with battery life of 160 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 has a single Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo/microSD/microSDHC card slot. Olympus VG-145 has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1600 sec on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus VG-145. Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 can shoot continuously up to 1.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 2.80 m at ISO auto on Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and 4.40 m on Olympus VG-145..

      Physical Parameters

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 body has dimensions of 93 x 52 x 23 mm (3.66 x 2.05 x 0.91") and Olympus VG-145 body has dimensions of 96 x 57 x 19 mm (3.78 x 2.24 x 0.75"). Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 weighs 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz) and Olympus VG-145 weighs 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz).

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

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      Size comparisons of Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Olympus VG-145

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Olympus VG-145 for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      POOR
      50
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   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
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   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
      POOR
      53
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      GOOD
      70
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Street Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      GOOD
      84
      •   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)
      GOOD
      81
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   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)
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 and Olympus VG-145 and give them scores of 51 and 42 out of 100 recpectively. 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.


      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
      42

      Sensor

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      POOR
      49
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Sensor Resolution - 20.1 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   3,200 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   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
      BAD
      31
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      BAD
      7
      •   No Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      GOOD
      70
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      62
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      POOR
      50
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 2.70"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      POOR
      52
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 230k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      BAD
      28
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      36
      •   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

      Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

      Olympus VG-145

      AVERAGE
      55
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 122 g (0.27 lb / 4.30 oz)
      POOR
      45
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 120 g (0.26 lb / 4.23 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 160 shots


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