Sony DSCW830/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera
Score: 68/100
Panasonic DC-FZ80DK
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 Panasonic FZ80D bridge camera delivers a staggering 60× optical zoom, 4K video and a high-resolution EVF, aimed at travelers and casual shooters who need extreme reach in a budget-friendly package.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
20.1 MPbest | 18.1 MP | |
0.435 inchesbest | 0.43 inches | |
8 x | 60 xbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 3.3 f | 2.8 fbest |
3,200 ISO | 6,400 ISObest | |
720 p | 2,160 pbest | |
1 fps | 10 fpsbest | |
210 shots | 330 shotsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Image Quality(5) | ||
Megapixels (MP) | 20.1 MP | 18.1 MP |
Sensor Size (inches) | 1/2.3 inches | 0.43 inches |
Optical Zoom (x) | 8 x | 60 x |
Maximum Aperture (f) | 3.3 f | 2.8 f |
Maximum ISO (ISO) | 3200 ISO | 6400 ISO |
Video(2) | ||
Video Resolution (p) | 720 p | 2160 p |
Continuous Shooting Speed (fps) | 1 fps | 10 fps |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (shots) (shots) | 210 shots | 330 shots |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 122 g | 640 g |
Display(2) | ||
Screen Size (in) | 2.7 in | 3.0 in |
Screen Resolution (dots) | 230000 dots | 1840000 dots |
Connectivity(1) | ||
USB Port Type | Micro USB | USB-C |
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high-resolution sensor, compact form factor, and reliable Zeiss optics, noting sharp daylight images, but criticize the outdated CCD sensor, lack of manual controls, and low-resolution LCD.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.
“Given as a gift, he loves it”
“It feels good in the hand and the zoom range is outstanding”
“No Wi-Fi makes sharing files a hassle”
Reviewers praise the impressive zoom and 4K video but criticize the small sensor, lack of modern connectivity and absence of external audio input.
Users love the zoom range and 4K video, yet miss Wi-Fi/Bluetooth and find the camera heavy when fully extended.
