Sony DSCW830/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera
Score: 68/100
Canon ELPH 360 HS Black
Score: 68/100Rankings
The Sony DSC-W830 offers a high-resolution 20 MP sensor and quality Zeiss optics in an ultra-compact body, but its low-resolution LCD, limited video, and lack of wireless connectivity keep it in the entry-level segment.
The Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS is a pocket-sized travel companion that delivers a solid 12× optical zoom, optical image stabilization and Full HD video. It excels in daylight and ease-of-use but struggles in low-light, lacks RAW, and its battery life is modest.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20.1 MP | 21.1 MPbest | |
0.435 inchesbest | 0.43 inches | |
8 x | 12 xbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 fbest | 3.6 f |
3,200 ISObest | 3,200 ISObest | |
720 p | 1,080 pbest | |
1 fps | 7.2 fpsbest | |
210 shotsbest | 180 shots |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(4) | ||
Megapixels (MP) | 20.1 MP | 21.1 MP |
Sensor Size (inches) | 1/2.3 inches | 0.43 inches |
Optical Zoom (x) | 8 x | 12 x |
Maximum Aperture (f) | 3.3 f | 3.6 f |
Video(2) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 720 p | 1080 p |
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 1 fps | 7.2 fps |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 210 shots | 180 shots |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 122 g | 145.15 g |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 2.7 in | 3.0 in |
Screen Resolution (dots) | 230000 dots | 461000 dots |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Port Type | Micro USB | USB 2.0 |
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Professional reviewers commend the DSC-W830 for its high-resolution sensor, compact form factor, and reliable Zeiss optics, noting sharp daylight images, but criticize the outdated CCD sensor, lack of manual controls, and low-resolution LCD.
Everyday users appreciate the pocketable size, ease of operation, and solid daylight image quality, while frustrations focus on poor low-light performance, slow autofocus, and the absence of Wi-Fi.
“Love the 12x zoom, fits in my pocket!”
“Wi-Fi keeps dropping, frustrating.”
“Battery dies after a day of shooting.”
Professional reviewers praise the ELPH 360 HS for its impressive zoom, vibrant daylight images and convenient Wi-Fi/NFC, while criticizing its low-light noise, slow burst speed and lack of manual controls.
Everyday users love the powerful zoom and pocketable size, but complain about unreliable Wi-Fi pairing, noisy low-light shots and short battery life.
