8x optical zoom
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Cyber-shot W830
A simple, affordable compact digital camera with an 8x optical zoom. It is widely sold as a basic alternative to phone photography for casual users.
General Information
BrandSony
NameCyber-shot W830
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Product Highlights
20.1 MP stabilized photos
A 20.1 MP Super HAD CCD sensor pairs with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization.
Compact everyday design
The 120 g ultracompact body includes a 2.7-inch LCD and a battery life rating of 210 shots.
The Sony Cyber-shot W830 is a 120 g point-and-shoot camera with a 20.1 MP Super HAD CCD sensor, 8x optical zoom, Optical SteadyShot, and 720p HD video recording at up to 30 fps.
Media Reviews
Cameralabs
Sony Cyber-shot W830 review
The reviewer concludes that while the camera lacks modern features like Wi-Fi or 1080p video, it is a competitively priced, uncomplicated ultra-compact that performs well for its class and provides good image quality, earning it a Recommended award.
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ePHOTOzine3/5
Sony Cyber-shot W830 Reader Review
The review finds it to be one of the cheapest compact cameras featuring optical image stabilization, noting it produces good results in good weather when avoiding higher ISO settings, though it lacks connectivity options.
Cameralists
Sony DSCW830 Review: Snapshots Of Brilliance Or Bust?
The camera is described as a lightweight, budget-friendly option suitable for casual photography, though it is limited by slow autofocus and poor low-light performance.
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Camerarace33/100
Camerarace | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 - Review and technical sheet
The camera ranks as average within its category, praised for being exceptionally light, small, and well-suited for everyday and street photography, while noted as underperforming in speed.
Video Analysis
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Attributes
| Attribute | Specification | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Life | 210 shots | shots |
| Body Type | point-and-shoot/ultracompact digital camera | |
| Burst Shooting Speed | 0.8 fps | fps |
| Connectivity Options | Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0), Multi (AV/USB) | |
| Display Type And Size | 2.7-inch TFT LCD (4:3), 230,400 dots | inches |
| Image Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot (optical image stabilization) | |
| Iso Range | ISO 80-3200 | |
| Lens Type | ZEISS Vario Sonnar T* Lens (ZEISS Vario-Tessar) | |
| Max Frame Rate | 30 fps | fps |
| Optical Zoom | 8 x | x |
| Sensor Resolution | 20.1 MP | MP |
| Sensor Type | 1/2.3 in type (7.76mm) Super HAD CCD | |
| Storage Support | Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick PRO Duo (high speed), Memory Stick PRO HG Duo, Memory Stick XC-HG Duo, Memory Stick Micro, SD cards, microSD memory cards | |
| Video Resolution | 720p HD (1280×720) | |
| Viewfinder Type | none | |
| Weather Sealing | No | |
| Weight | 120 g | g |
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