Sony DSC-W830, purple

Main info

  • 20.1 megapixel Super HAD CCD sensor
  • 6× optical zoom lens (25 – 200 mm)
  • Sony OSS (OpticalSteadyShot™) stabilization
  • HD 1280 × 720 30p video recording
  • 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD display

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Sony DSC-W830, purple
Get the shot every time
It’s never been easier to shoot detail-packed photos and HD video clips. With a compact design small enough to fit in your pocket, the W830 is packed with features including a 20.1MP sensor, ZEISS lens with 8× optical zoom, fast autofocus, and Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation.

It’s all in the detail
Effortlessly capture the beauty in every scene with W830 CyberShot™. A high-resolution 20.1 MP image sensor works with built-in autofocus to ensure sharp, finely detailed results even when the action’s fast. That’s something your smartphone just can't match.

Pull the world closer
Zoom in with a powerful 8x optical zoom and capture the scene in pin-sharp clarity using a ZEISS lens.

Shoot and share HD movies
Hit the movie button to shoot smooth 720p HD video clips, then play them back instantly to re-live the moment with friends.

Settings suited to every scene
Intelligent Auto, automatically adjusts the camera settings to suit your shooting conditions. You get fast, beautifully exposed results without the added complications of manual controls.

Steady, stable shots
Optical SteadyShot reduces the effects of little movements and shakes and shifts elements in the lens to compensate, keeping every still and movie sharp and clear.

Effortless photo editing
With Beauty Effects you can edit or retouch images on the fly to improve the overall finish of your snaps and make your portraits of friends look fresh and clear, even with Sweep Panorama shots.

See the bigger picture with 360° Sweep Panorama
Hit the button, sweep side-to-side or up and down. The camera automatically stitches together a high-speed burst of frames to create full panorama shots that capture an entire scene.

Sensor

Effective megapixels
20.1
Megapixels
20 megapixels
Sensor size
1/2.3" type
Sensor type
Super HAD CCD
Sensor size
1/2.3''
6.17 × 4.55 mm
Full frame
No
Crop factor
5.6×
Aspect ratio
4:3
16:9 aspect ratio available
Largest image size
5152 × 3864
Smallest image size
640 × 480
Imaging processor
BIONZ
ISO
80 – 3200
1/3 EV increments
Filters
Primary color filter
Colour space
sRGB

Lens

Lens type
Sony G
Focal length
25 – 200 mm
Optical zoom
Aperture
f/3.3 – 6.3

Image stabiliser

Image stabiliser
Yes
Image stabilizer design
Sony OSS (Optical SteadyShot™)

Focusing

Focusing sensor
TTL contrast detection AF
Autofocus modes
Single
Tracking
Focus point selection
Multi
Center
Spot
Face detection
Yes
AF assist light
Yes
Focus distance
0.05 m – ∞ (wide)
1.5 m – ∞ (tele)
Close focus distance
5 cm (wide)

Exposure metering

Metering
TTL metering
Modes
Multi-segment (evaluative)
Center weighted average
Spot
Exposure compensation
±2 EV
1/3 EV increments

Shutter

Shutter speed
1/1600 – 2 sec

Shooting

Exposure modes
iAuto
Scene
Program
Scene modes
11
Drive modes
Single
Continuous
Self-timer 2 sec
Self-timer 10 sec
Iseavaja portree
Digital filters
Yes
Still image continuous shooting
0.8 fps
Until memory card becomes full
JPEG+RAW
No

White balance

White balance modes
Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Shade
Tungsten
Fluorescent (3)
Flash

Movie recording

Video recording
HD 1280 × 720
Video resolution
[HD] 1280 × 720 30p
Other formats
[VGA] 640 × 480 30p
Bitrate
9 Mbps
Microphone
Built-in monoaural microphone

File types

JPEG
EXIF 2.3
DCF
MPF
Movie format
MP4 (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: AC3 stereo)

Viewfinder

Viewfinder
None

LCD monitor

Display type
ClearPhoto LCD
Display size (inches)
2.7
Screen dots
230 000
Articulation
Fixed
Touch screen
No
Coverage
100%
Adjustments
Brightness (5 levels)

Storage

Memory card slots
1
Memory card type
SD
SDHC
SDXC
Memory Stick Duo
Memory Stick PRO Duo

Flash

Flash type
Built-in flash
Range
0.4 m - 3.2 m (wide)
1.0 m - 1.74 m (tele)
Flash modes
Auto
Flash on
Flash off
Slow sync
Red-eye reduction
Hot shoe
No

Interface

USB
USB 2.0
Video
AV out (NTSC/PAL)

Features

GPS
No
Electronic level
No
Panorama
Yes
HDR
Yes
Time lapse
No

Power source

Battery
NP-BN lithium battery
Battery life
200 shots (CIPA)

Body

Color
Violet
Height (mm)
52.5
Width (mm)
93.1
Depth (mm)
22.5
Weight (body only)
104 g
Weight (with battery and memory card)
120 g
Package contents
Lithium battery NP-BN
AC adapter AC-UB10
Multi USB cable
Shoulder strap
User manual

Dimensions and weights

Gross weight
0.439 kg
Net weight
0.363 kg

Product codes

EAN
4905524972498
Manufacturer code
DSCW830V.CE3

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