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Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350

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Overview
Released20142014
Image and sensor
Camera typeCompactCompact
Sensor format1/2.3-type1/2.3-type
Sensor typeSuper HAD CCDExmor R CMOS
Effective resolution20.1 MP18.2 MP
Largest image5152 × 38644896 × 3672
RAW recordingNoNo
Standard ISO range80–320080–3200
Sensor detail1/2.3-type primary-colour Super HAD CCD; approximately 20.1 million effective and 20.5 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions1/2.3-type back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS; approximately 18.2 million effective and 21.1 million total photosites. Optical format is not physical dimensions
Image formatsJPEG in sRGB, maximum 5152 × 3864 in 4:3 or 5152 × 2896 in 16:9; smaller 10M, 5M, VGA and 16:9 2M options. Sweep Panorama includes 360-degree 11520 × 1080, standard and wide formatsJPEG with Fine or Standard compression; maximum 4896 × 3672 in 4:3, 4896 × 3264 in 3:2, 4896 × 2752 in 16:9 or 3664 × 3664 in 1:1. Sweep Panorama standard, wide or 360-degree up to 11520 × 1080
ISO detailStill images Auto or ISO 80–3200; movie Auto approximately ISO 250–1250Single-exposure settings ISO 80–3200, Auto ISO 80–1600. Multi Frame NR extends to ISO 6400/12800 through processed overlaid burst exposures
Image processor–BIONZ X
Lens and shooting
Built-in lens25–200 mm equivalent25–500 mm equivalent
Maximum aperturef/3.3–6.3f/3.5–6.5
Optical zoom8×20×
StabilisationOptical lens stabilisationOptical lens stabilisation
Maximum continuous burst0.8 fps–
Lens detailZEISS Vario-Tessar eight-times optical zoom, actual 4.5–36 mm, equivalent 25–200 mm at maximum still-image readout; eight elements in seven groups, including five aspherical elements according to Sony JapanSony G twenty-times optical zoom, eleven elements in ten groups including five aspherical elements; actual 4.3–86 mm. Equivalent 25–500 mm in 4:3, 26–520 mm in 3:2, 27–540 mm in 16:9 or 29–580 mm in 1:1. Movie 16:9 Standard 27–540 mm, Active 27–690 mm, Intelligent Active 29–780 mm; 4:3 Standard 33–660 mm, Active 33–840 mm, Intelligent Active 36–950 mm
AutofocusMultipoint, centre, spot, tracking and face-tracking autofocus; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 150 cm telephoto from the lens frontSingle-shot AF, nine-point Wide or centre area, with Lock-on AF; approximately 5 cm minimum focus wide or 200 cm telephoto
ShutterIntelligent Auto 2–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 secondIntelligent Auto 4–1/1600 second; Program Auto 1–1/1600 second
Burst detailApproximately 0.8 fps at maximum resolution for up to 100 photographs; availability and speed depend on shooting mode and flash useMaximum approximately 10 fps at full resolution for ten frames; this is a brief buffered burst rather than sustained continuous shooting. Some modes prevent burst shooting, and flash reduces its speed
Stabilisation detailOptical SteadyShot for still photographs; movie Active mode combines optical and electronic stabilisationOptical SteadyShot for photographs; Intelligent Active movie mode combines optical and electronic stabilisation with narrower framing
FlashBuilt-in flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; Sony Japan ISO Auto range approximately 0.3–2.8 m wide or 1.5–2 m telephotoBuilt-in fixed front flash with Auto, forced, slow-sync, off and Advanced Flash; ISO Auto range approximately 0.2–4.3 m wide or 2–2.4 m telephoto
Exposure controlsIntelligent Auto, Program Auto, Easy, scenes, Picture Effects, movies and Sweep Panorama; ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps. Two wide-angle aperture settings F3.3/F8 with ND filter; automatic, preset and one-push white balanceIntelligent Auto, Superior Auto, Program Auto, scenes, movie and panorama modes; thirteen still-image Picture Effects. ±2 EV in 1/3 EV steps and wide-angle F3.5/F8 ND-filter aperture settings; no aperture/shutter-priority or manual exposure modes
Video
Highest video resolution1280 × 720 at 30 fps1920 × 1080 at 60 fps
Video detailMP4, 1280 × 720 Fine at 9 Mbps or Standard at 6 Mbps, plus VGA at 3 Mbps, all approximately 30 fps according to Sony Japan. Fine recording limited to approximately 15 minutes by the 2 GB file limit; optical zoom usable during recordingAVCHD 2.0, maximum 1920 × 1080 progressive at 28 Mbps: 60p on Japan/NTSC versions or 50p on PAL versions. Interlaced 60i/50i modes at 24 or 17 Mbps. MP4 1440 × 1080 at 12 Mbps or VGA at 3 Mbps, 30 fps NTSC or 25 fps PAL. Approximately 29-minute clip limit; MP4 files limited to 2 GB, approximately 15 minutes at 12M. Optical zoom works during recording; 4K output is still photographs only
AudioMP4 movie audio is mono MPEG-4 AAC-LCBuilt-in stereo microphone and mono speaker, wind-noise reduction; AVCHD Dolby Digital two-channel or MP4 AAC-LC two-channel audio
Screen and viewfinder
ViewfinderNoneNone
Screen size2.7″3″
Screen dots230,400460,800
TouchscreenNoNo
Tilting screenNoNo
Display detailFixed 2.7-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 230400 dots and five brightness levels; no built-in viewfinderFixed 3.0-type Clear Photo TFT LCD with 460800 dots, manual five-step brightness; no touchscreen or viewfinder
Connections and design
Wi-Fi–Yes
Battery life (maker's claim)210 photographs470 photographs
Body weight104 g137 g
Release detailReleased internationally in 2014. Sony Asia Pacific announced the model on 7 January and scheduled February availability; this prospective date does not establish the actual first on-sale monthReleased in 2014. Sony’s 12 February Hong Kong announcement scheduled mid-March availability; the prospective date does not establish the actual first on-sale day or month
Recording mediaApproximately 27 MB internal memory; SD, SDHC and SDXC, Memory Stick Duo, PRO Duo, PRO Duo High Speed and PRO-HG Duo; compatible microSD-family and Memory Stick Micro cards require an adapterSD, SDHC, SDXC, microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC with adapters, Memory Stick Duo/PRO Duo/PRO-HG Duo/XC-HG Duo and Memory Stick Micro with an adapter; memory card supplied separately
PortsProprietary multi-terminal for AV output and USB 2.0 Hi-SpeedMulti/micro-USB terminal with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed; micro-HDMI output
Wireless connectionsNo built-in Wi-Fi; compatible Eye-Fi cards supported according to Sony JapanWi-Fi IEEE 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and NFC Forum Type 3 Tag for one-touch pairing; smartphone transfer/remote still shooting, TV viewing and computer transfer with compatible software. Eye-Fi support; no GPS
Battery life detailSupplied NP-BN, optional NP-BN1; approximately 210 photographs or 100 minutes under CIPA conditions. Movie use approximately 40 minutes actual or 95 minutes continuous, distinct from the per-file limitSupplied NP-BX1; approximately 470 photographs or 235 minutes under CIPA conditions, approximately 70 minutes actual movie use or 100 minutes continuous movie use, distinct from per-clip limits
ChargingIn-camera USB charging; Sony Japan permits shooting with the optional AC-UD10 adapterIn-camera USB charging; external power supply requires optional AC-UD10 according to Sony Japan
Dimensions93.1 × 52.5 × 22.5 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant96 × 54.9 × 25.7 mm (width × height × depth), CIPA compliant; 20.3 mm at the thinnest part
Weight detailApproximately 104 g body-only; approximately 120 g including NP-BN and Memory Stick DuoApproximately 137 g body-only; approximately 164 g including NP-BX1 and Memory Stick Duo
Materials–Aluminium front body and lens ring, according to Sony’s exact design page
ColoursSilver, black, pink or violet in the Asia Pacific launch; regional choices differBlack, white or pink
In the boxSony Japan lists NP-BN, AC-UB10C, dedicated multi-terminal USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional adapter and mains-lead provision differsNP-BX1, AC-UB10C/UB10D, micro-USB cable, wrist strap and instructions; regional contents differ

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