Sony DSCW830/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera
Score: 68/100
Kodak AZ401RD Point & Shoot Digital Camera
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 Kodak AZ401RD is a budget bridge camera offering a massive 40× optical zoom and manual controls, powered by AA batteries. While its zoom range and build are appealing, low-light image quality, limited video, and lack of wireless connectivity hold it back.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20.1 MPbest | 16.1 MP | |
0.435 inchesbest | 0.435 inchesbest | |
8 x | 40 xbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 f | 3 fbest |
3,200 ISObest | 3,200 ISObest | |
720 pbest | 720 pbest | |
1 fps | 30 fpsbest | |
210 shots | 280 shotsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(4) | ||
Megapixels (MP) | 20.1 MP | 16.1 MP |
Sensor Size (inches) | 1/2.3 inches | 0.435 inches |
Optical Zoom (x) | 8 x | 40 x |
Maximum Aperture (f) | 3.3 f | 3.0 f |
Video(1) | ||
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 1 fps | 30 fps |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 210 shots | 280 shots |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 122 g | 453.6 g |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 2.7 in | 3.0 in |
Screen Resolution (dots) | 230000 dots | 460000 dots |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Port Type | Micro USB | Micro-USB 2.0 |
Features(1) | ||
Autofocus System | Contrast-detection | Contrast Detection |
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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high-resolution sensor, compact form factor, and reliable Zeiss optics, noting sharp daylight images, but criticize the outdated CCD sensor, lack of manual controls, and low-resolution LCD.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.
“Great for zooming in on wildlife and sports from a distance.”
“Blurry photos in anything less than bright sunlight.”
Professional reviewers acknowledge the AZ401's impressive 40x zoom and manual controls as strong points for its price, but criticize its CCD sensor, poor low-light performance, sluggish autofocus, limited 720p video, and short battery life.
Everyday users love the long zoom and AA battery convenience, but many complain about blurry low-light shots, slow focus, shaky handheld shots at full zoom, limited battery endurance, and the lack of wireless sharing options.
