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title: "DSCW830/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)"
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# 720p HD video recording 20.1MP high-res sensor 8x Carl Zeiss optical zoom DSCW830/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black)

**Brand:** sony
**Price:** C$38397
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 📷 Capture brilliance everywhere — because your moments deserve more than just a snapshot!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** DSCW830/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) by sony
- **How much does it cost?** C$38397 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.ni](https://www.desertcart.ni/products/1209255-dscw830-b-20-1-mp-digital-camera-with-2-7)

## Best For

- sony enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sony brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Level Zoom & Flash:** 8x Carl Zeiss zoom lens paired with Advanced Flash for crisp, bright images in any lighting.
- • **Pocket-Sized Powerhouse:** Fits sleekly in your pocket without compromising image quality.
- • **Steady Shots on the Move:** Optical SteadyShot with 2-way Active Mode keeps your photos and videos blur-free, even while walking.
- • **Panoramas Made Effortless:** 360° Sweep Panorama captures breathtaking wide-angle shots with a simple sweep.
- • **Smart Beauty & Scene Modes:** Enhance portraits with Beauty Effects and let Intelligent Auto optimize every shot for perfect clarity.

## Overview

The Sony DSCW830/B is a compact digital camera boasting a 20.1MP Super HAD CCD sensor and an 8x Carl Zeiss optical zoom lens. It features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with 2-way Active Mode for sharp photos and smooth 720p HD videos, even on the move. With a 2.7-inch Clear Photo LCD, 360° Sweep Panorama, Intelligent Auto mode, and advanced Beauty Effects, it’s designed for professionals and enthusiasts seeking high-quality images in a pocket-friendly form factor.

## Description

Product Description It"s the amazingly easy-to-use camera that slips right in your pocket-with an 8x optical zoom, 20.1MP photos and beautifully-detailed HD videos. And pics stay clearer, even with shaky hands thanks to Optical Steady Shot image stabilization. You can also enhance your images with built-in effects that adjust skin tone and texture or even whiten teeth. From the Manufacturer Compact zoom digital cameraIt’s the amazingly easy-to-use camera that slips right in your pocket—with an 8x optical zoom, 20.1MP photos and beautifully-detailed HD videos. And pics stay clearer, even with shaky hands thanks to Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. You can also enhance your images with built-in effects that adjust skin tone and texture or even whiten teeth.20.1 Megapixel Plus 8x ZoomA powerful 20.1 megapixel CCD image sensor helps you capture gorgeous images with superb contrast and clarity down to the finest detail. With 20.1 megapixels, you can create stunning, photo-quality prints up to A3+ (13x19”) size, or crop your images and still come away with high resolution shots. The 8x zoom Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar lens helps you get much closer to your subjects.Optical SteadyShot image Stabilization with 2-way Active ModeSony's Active Mode image stabilization gives you the freedom to shoot movies even while walking or running. 2-way Active Mode corrects for both vertical and horizontal motion.720p MP4 HD Movie ModeIn 720p MP4 movie mode the camera shoots 1280 x 720 high definition movies at 30 fps, a standard format when working with a PC.¹ Create high quality movies with full use of optical zoom in files small enough to transfer to compatible PC or Mac computer. Once transferred to your computer and connected to the internet, you can effortlessly upload your media to popular photo and video-sharing websites such as Photobucket and YouTube.Creative shooting with Picture and Beauty effectsPicture Effect adds a new level of expression to photos, making ordinary landscapes and portraits come to life by heightening mood and emphasizing certain attributes. Beauty Effects allows edits to skin tones, skin smoothing, shine removal, eye widening, and teeth whitening. Beauty Effects can be combined to further enhance the image.Advanced Flash illuminates distant subjectsAdvanced Flash allows you to shoot bright, beautifully lit photos. The built in flash reaches farther resulting in brighter subjects in dimly lit rooms or outdoors in the evening.Intelligent Auto ModeUnlike traditional auto mode, Intelligent Auto (iAuto) mode thinks for you, recognizing scenes, lighting conditions, faces, and adjusts settings resulting in clear images, faces with natural skin tone and less blur. Take advantage of all the technology without leaving Auto mode. Kids on the playground, landscape shots, a beautiful flower or an indoor birthday party; all result in clear images without leaving auto mode.Sweep Panorama mode (up to 360°)Reach beyond the traditional wide angle lens, and capture more breathtaking shots with Sweep Panorama mode. Simply press the shutter button and sweep the camera in the desired direction and the camera continuously shoots at a high speed, then seamlessly stitches the images together with automatic position adjustment to create one stunning panoramic image. Available in wide and up to 360° full circle, the camera can take a variety of panoramic shots. Now capturing wide landscapes is as easy as press and sweep.Face Detection technologyFace Detection technology detects up to eight individual faces and adjusts focus, exposure, and white balance to help deliver crisp, properly lit images of family and friends.Smile Shutter technologySmile Shutter technology captures a smile the moment it happens. Simply press the Smile Shutter button and the camera does the rest. You can also select adult and child priority and indicate the degree of Smile Detection sensitivity. Intelligent Scene Recognition can now be used together with Smile Shutter mode when the Intelligent Auto mode is on. This means that beautiful smiles can be captured with settings optimized for the particular scene, even in difficult conditions such as twilight and backlighting.2.7” (230K dots) Clear Photo LCD displayGenerous 2.7” (230K dots) Clear Photo LCD display features sharp, natural color that makes it easy to compose shots, read menus, and view photos, even in bright sunlight.Product SpecificationsCamera Type:Compact zoom digital cameraImaging Sensor:1/2.3" Super HAD CCD SensorProcessor:BIONZPixel Gross:20.5MPEffective Picture Resolution:20.1MPColor Filter System:RGB primary color mosaic filtersMedia Type:Memory Stick Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo; Memory Stick PRO Duo(High Speed); Memory Stick PROHG Duo; Memory Stick Micro*6 ; Memory Stick Micro (Mark2)*6 ; SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card; microSD Memory Card*6; microSDHC Memory Card*6; Memory Stick XC-HG Duo; microSDXC Memory Card*6Still Image Mode:JPEGStill Image Max Effective Resolution:Approx. 20.1 MegapixelsStill Image Size 16:9:15M (5,152 x 2,896)/ 2M(1,920 x 1,080)Still Image Size 4:3:20M (5,152 x 3,864)/ 10M(3,648 x 2,736) / 5M(2,592 x 1,944) /VGAPanorama Still Image Size:360 (11,520×1,080) / Wide(7,152 x 1,080 / 4,912 x 1,920) / Standard (4,912 x 1,080 / 3,424 x 1,920)Video Format:MP4 (AVC/H.264)Video Mode:MP4:9M Fine(1,280×720/30fps)/6M STD(1,280×720/30fps)/3M VGA(640×480/30fps)Audio Format:MP3Microphone/Speaker:Mono / monoLens Type:Carl Zeiss Vario-TessarAperture:f 3.3-6.3Optical Zoom:8xDigital Zoom:32xSmart Zoom Technology:Precision Digital Zoom Approx.32x/ Smart Zoom ( 10M Approx.11x/ 5M Approx.15x/ VGA Approx.64x/ 2M(16:9) Approx.21x)Focal Length (35mm equivalent):Still 4:3: 25-200mm / Movie 4:3: 34-272mm (SteadyShot Standard) 34-381 (SteadyShot Active) / Still 16:9: 28-224mm / Movie 16:9: 28-224mm (SteadyShot Standard) 28-314mm (SteadyShot Active)Lens Construction:8 elements in 7 groups (including 5 aspheric elements)Minimum Focus Distance:iAuto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 150cm (4.92 ft.) to Infinity) / Program Auto: AF (W: Approx. 5cm (0.16 ft.) to Infinity, T: Approx. 150cm (4.92 ft.) to Infinity)Aspheric Elements:5Steady Shot Mode:Active:YesType:NoneLCD Type:2.7" Clear Photo LCD (230K dots)Grid Display:Yes (Off / On)AF Modes:Multi Point AF / Center Weighted AF / Spot AF / Tracking Focus / Face Tracking FocusAF Illuminator:Auto / OffMetering Modes:Multi Pattern / Center Weighted / SpotExposure Compensation:Plus / Minus 2.0EV, 1 / 3EV stepScene Mode(s):High Sensitivity / Soft snap / Soft Skin / Landscape / Night Portrait / Night Scene / Gourmet / Beach / Snow / Fireworks / Pet modeD-Range Optimizer:Standard / Plus / OffISO:Auto / 80 / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200White Balance Mode:Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent 1 (White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 2 (Natural White Fluorescent Lighting) / Fluorescent 3 (Day White Fluorescent Lighting) / Incandescent / Flash / One Push, One Push SetSelf-timer:Off / 10sec. / 2sec. / portrait1 / portrait2Shutter Speeds:iAuto (2" - 1/1,600) / Program Auto (1" - 1/1,600)Burst Mode:Approx 1 fps at 20.1MP (Maximum 100 shots)Flash Modes:Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced FlashFlash Coverage:ISO Auto: Approx. 0.3m to 2.8m (11 7/8 in. to 9 ft. 2 1/4 in.)(W) / Approx. 1.5m to 2 m (4 ft. 11 1/8 in. to 6 ft. 6 3/4 in.)(T), ISO3200: up to Approx. 5.3 m (17 ft. 4 3/4 in.)(W) / Approx. 3.3 m (11 ft. 10 in.)(T)Erase/Protect:Erase: Single / Select / Date / Folder, Protect: Single / Select / Date / FolderPower Save Mode:Standard / Max / OffSweep Panorama:Sweep Panorama / Sweep Panorama (360)Face Detection:8 FacesSmile Shutter technology:YesImage Stabilization:Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization with Active ModeIn-Camera Editing:Trimming / Unsharp Masking / Beauty Effect / Date viewIntelligent Auto:YesShooting Tips:YesTracking Focus:Off / AutoBlink Detection:YesPriority Setting (for Face Detection):(Auto / Off / Child Priority / Adult Priority)Memory Card Slot:MS Duo and SD/SDHC/SDXC compatibleSD Output:CompositeHD Output:CompositeUSB Port(s):Multi (AV/USB), Hi-Speed USB (USB2.0)Dimensions (Approx.):W x H x D: 3 3/4" x 2 1/8" x 29/32" (93.1mm x 52.3mm x 22.5mm)Weight (Approx.):4.3 oz. (122g)Weight(Approx) (Main unit only):3.7 oz. (106g)Battery Type:LITHIUM ION NP-BN 3.6VBattery Capacity:typical: 2.3Wh (630mAh), minimum: 2.2Wh (600mAh)Power Consumption (in Operation):Approx. 1.2WPower Requirements:AC 100V to 240V, 50/60 Hz, 70mAhPicture Effects:Toy camera / Pop Color / Partial color / Soft High-key 1Records in 29 minute segments 2014 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony, Cyber-shot, SteadyShot, Smile Shutter, Sweep Panorama, Super HAD and the Sony make.believe logo are trademarks of Sony. Microsoft, Windows, and Windows Vista are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple, Inc. All other trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice.

Review: Good Camera for General Usage - This is a great little camera. I have used it on many occasions and for general picture taking it gives high quality and high pixel photos. It is in now standard form where the rear screen is used to select the picture. The camera has a flash and the focusing has a reasonable range. However there are some things worth noting: 1. I cannot get good macro close ups of flowers. The combination of a poor macro and the rear image have yielded several out of focus pictures. 2. There is a significant time lag between taking pictures, 5 to 7 seconds before you can snap another. I do not know why this is the case so if you are trying to snap some fast motion pics this may not be for you. Overall it fits neatly in a pocket and unless you rely solely upon you smart phone this is a well priced option for quality pictures in general.
Review: Open Letter to Sony About The DSC - W830 - This is an open letter/review to the Sony Corporation : First let me say I don't write product reviews, and I buy a LOT of products from desertcart. I am a building / home inspector and as such (recently did the math) I take upwards of 500 - 600 photos a week for my inspection reports that people rely on to purchase perhaps the biggest purchase of their lives - their home. I bought this camera in February of 2015 (14 months ago) and after ~33,000 photos, my beloved DSC-W380 has finally met its match by way of a lens booger. NOW, let me get to the point. Being the centerpiece of my livelihood and the tool that has captured more construction sites, floor decking, landscaping, electrical components, low lighting conditions of every kind, frost, rain, (and yes even falling off a building... action shot ; )) I was troubled when its tiny little heart gave up on me (natural death). Since then I have tried virtually every Point and Shoot on the market $200 and under, $200 and over, Sony, Nikon, Canon, done side by sides, swam in camera specs that would make any sane person's head spin, and have come to one resolute conclusion... If you are in the inspection business and need an amazing quality image on the quick, this is it. I'm not selling cameras here, so let me get back to my letter. SONY... PLEASE, PLEASE... DO NOT DISCONTINUE THIS CAMERA. It is the perfect marriage of low light taking, no nonsense, perfect design for working professional (love the thumb zoom... can and will never zoom with my index finger... thumb on zoom, trigger finger on trigger... amen), perfect optics, aluminum non-plastic tough as nails shell, perfect amount of zoom... I could go on. This is a timeless camera for a no-nonsense user and should NEVER be discontinued. Thank you Sony for the genesis of this camera, and your attention to this open letter, I would guess I'm speaking for a large swath of real estate inspectors everywhere. Phenomenal camera, just repurchased after at least 30 hours of research, hands-on experimentation, etc (03/16)...I will not buy anything other than the DSC-W830 for my main work camera. Kind Regards

## Features

- 20.1 Megapixel Plus 8x Zoom
- Optical Steady Shot image Stabilization with 2-way Active Mode
- 720p MP4 HD Movie Mode ; This product is compatible with Final Cut Pro X and iMovie.
- Panorama Shooting: 360 Sweep Panorama; Minimum Illumination: Auto: 22.0 lux Shutter Speed 1/30
- Picture Effect: Still images: Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Panoramas: Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key, Movies: Toy camera, Pop Color, Partial Color, Soft High-key

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00HNJWUC2 |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Aperture modes | Variable |
| Are Batteries Included | Yes |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3 |
| Auto Focus Technology | Center, Contrast Detection, Face Detection, Live View, Multi-area, Single, Tracking |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Autofocus Points | 7 |
| Battery Cell Type | Lithium Ion |
| Battery Weight | 20 Grams |
| Best Sellers Rank | #41,799 in Electronics ( See Top 100 in Electronics ) #324 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
| Bit Depth | 8 Bit |
| Brand | Sony |
| Built-In Media | 1-Lithium Ion Battery, Ac Adaptor, Instruction Manual, Power Cable, Usb Cable, W830 Digital Camera, Wrist Strap |
| Camera Flash | Built-In |
| Camera Lens | 8x optical zoom, 4.5-36mm Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar |
| Color | Black |
| Compatible Devices | Computers, External Storage Devices (e.g. SD cards) with USB and composite HD and SD output support., Smartphones, Tablets |
| Compatible Mountings | Other |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Continuous Shooting | 1 |
| Crop Mode | 4:3 or 16:9 |
| Customer Reviews | 4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars (2,054) |
| Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
| Digital Zoom | 4 |
| Digital-Still | Yes |
| Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
| Display Resolution Maximum | 230000 |
| Display Type | LCD |
| Dots Per Screen | 230000 |
| Effective Still Resolution | 20.1 |
| Expanded ISO Maximum | 3200 |
| Expanded ISO Minimum | 80 |
| Exposure Control | Program (P), Aperture Priority (Av or A), Shutter Priority (Tv or S), Manual (M), Automatic (Auto) |
| File Format | MP4 |
| Flash Memory Bus Interface Type | USB |
| Flash Memory Speed Class | [U1 or U3] |
| Flash Memory Type | Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo, microSD/microSDHC |
| Flash Memory UHS Speed Class | [U1 or U3] |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Off, Slow sync |
| Focus Features | Contrast detection |
| Focus Mode | Single-Servo AF (AF-S) |
| Focus Type | Auto Focus |
| Form Factor | Ultracompact |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00027242876972 |
| HDMI Type | No |
| Hardware Interface | AV Port |
| Has Color Screen | Yes |
| Image Capture Type | Stills & Video |
| Image stabilization | Optical |
| Item Weight | 4.32 ounces |
| JPEG Quality Level | Fine |
| Lens Construction | 8 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Manufacturer | Sony |
| Maximum Focal Length | 200 Millimeters |
| Maximum Image Size | 20.1 MP |
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 2 Seconds |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Metering Methods | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Minimum Focal Length | 25 Millimeters |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 1/1600 seconds |
| Model Name | Sony DSCW830 |
| Model Number | DSCW830/B |
| Model Series | DSCW |
| Movie Mode | Yes |
| Night vision | No |
| Number of Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Optical Zoom | 8 x |
| Photo Sensor Resolution | 20.5 MP |
| Photo Sensor Size | 1/2.3-inch |
| Real Angle Of View | 160 Degrees |
| Recording Capacity | 14 Minutes |
| Remote Included | No |
| Screen Size | 2.7 Inches |
| Self Timer | 10 Seconds |
| Sensor Type | CCD |
| Series Number | 830 |
| Shooting Modes | High sensitivity, soft snap, soft skin, landscape, night portrait, night scene, gourmet, beach, snow, fireworks and pet |
| Skill Level | Novice |
| Special Feature | Face Detection |
| Supported Image Format | JPEG |
| Total Still Resolution | 20.1 MP |
| Total USB 2.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB 3.0 Ports | 1 |
| Total USB Ports | 1 |
| Total Video Out Ports | 1 |
| UPC | 027242876972 |
| Video Capture Format | AVC |
| Video Output | Composite |
| Video Resolution | HD 720p |
| Viewfinder | fixed LCD |
| Warranty Description | //graphics.secondipity.com/gr/images/nw/Sony_warranty_insert_final.pdf target="_blank">90-day Limited Hardware Warranty</a></u> |
| White Balance Settings | Auto, Cloudy, Daylight |
| Wireless Technology | Yes |
| Write Speed | 50-200 MB/s |
| Zoom | Optical and Digital |

## Product Details

- **Aspect Ratio:** 4:3
- **Brand:** Sony
- **Compatible Mountings:** Other
- **Expanded ISO Minimum:** 80
- **Image Stabilization:** Optical
- **Maximum Focal Length:** 200 Millimeters
- **Metering Description:** Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
- **Optical Zoom:** 8 x
- **Photo Sensor Technology:** CCD
- **Supported File Format:** MP4

## Images

![DSCW830/B 20.1 MP Digital Camera with 2.7-Inch LCD (Black) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/7181VzTv96L.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Color, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: I am looking for something for my 80 + Mother so it needs to be simple, would this camera work for her?**
A: Frankly, I would not recommend it. I bought it to replace an earlier Sony digital camera I had, which was truly a "point and shoot"- always gave great pictures. This one has an impressive list of features (I never use 99% of them) but I'm still having trouble simply "taking pictures". It's possible that it might work fine with the right settings, but I haven't had success. Example of the complexity- I printed out (from the online manual) the definitions of all the icons that can appear on the camera's screen- it's about four pages worth (!) of tiny nondescript icons which no "normal" person could memorize. Yeah, I'm old (75) and old-school, but I suspect your mom might not get satisfaction from this camera.

**Q: Does the camera come with a memory card?**
A: No.  According to the help guide, "Using internal memory: The camera has approximately 27 MB of internal memory."

You can purchase other media cards to store data on as well.

**Q: How long of a lag time is there between shots? Does this camera have something like a burst mode; taking a rapid series of shots?**
A: It does have a "burst mode"; however, it is not as you would expect it to be.  It is a bit slower than the traditional DSLR/SLR.  Thus far, as per my usage, it has been satisfactory.  Suffice it to say that if you are looking to capture a hummingbird in perfect detail and in multiple shots, this camera will fall just a bit short.

**Q: I purchased a Fuji Finepix S4300 that gives me dark and yellowed photos when taken indoors.  How does the Sony DSCW830/B rate for taking photos inside of an office?**
A: The pictures are great!  They come out nice, whether taken outdoors or indoors.  I love that the camera can take panoramic pictures. My son and daughter have similar Sony cameras that they have had for awhile so I bought one because they recommended it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good Camera for General Usage
*by D***Y on August 31, 2017*

This is a great little camera. I have used it on many occasions and for general picture taking it gives high quality and high pixel photos. It is in now standard form where the rear screen is used to select the picture. The camera has a flash and the focusing has a reasonable range. However there are some things worth noting: 1. I cannot get good macro close ups of flowers. The combination of a poor macro and the rear image have yielded several out of focus pictures. 2. There is a significant time lag between taking pictures, 5 to 7 seconds before you can snap another. I do not know why this is the case so if you are trying to snap some fast motion pics this may not be for you. Overall it fits neatly in a pocket and unless you rely solely upon you smart phone this is a well priced option for quality pictures in general.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Open Letter to Sony About The DSC - W830
*by J***K on March 26, 2016*

This is an open letter/review to the Sony Corporation : First let me say I don't write product reviews, and I buy a LOT of products from Amazon. I am a building / home inspector and as such (recently did the math) I take upwards of 500 - 600 photos a week for my inspection reports that people rely on to purchase perhaps the biggest purchase of their lives - their home. I bought this camera in February of 2015 (14 months ago) and after ~33,000 photos, my beloved DSC-W380 has finally met its match by way of a lens booger. NOW, let me get to the point. Being the centerpiece of my livelihood and the tool that has captured more construction sites, floor decking, landscaping, electrical components, low lighting conditions of every kind, frost, rain, (and yes even falling off a building... action shot ; )) I was troubled when its tiny little heart gave up on me (natural death). Since then I have tried virtually every Point and Shoot on the market $200 and under, $200 and over, Sony, Nikon, Canon, done side by sides, swam in camera specs that would make any sane person's head spin, and have come to one resolute conclusion... If you are in the inspection business and need an amazing quality image on the quick, this is it. I'm not selling cameras here, so let me get back to my letter. SONY... PLEASE, PLEASE... DO NOT DISCONTINUE THIS CAMERA. It is the perfect marriage of low light taking, no nonsense, perfect design for working professional (love the thumb zoom... can and will never zoom with my index finger... thumb on zoom, trigger finger on trigger... amen), perfect optics, aluminum non-plastic tough as nails shell, perfect amount of zoom... I could go on. This is a timeless camera for a no-nonsense user and should NEVER be discontinued. Thank you Sony for the genesis of this camera, and your attention to this open letter, I would guess I'm speaking for a large swath of real estate inspectors everywhere. Phenomenal camera, just repurchased after at least 30 hours of research, hands-on experimentation, etc (03/16)...I will not buy anything other than the DSC-W830 for my main work camera. Kind Regards

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good little budget camera
*by H***4 on November 12, 2017*

I was needing a small camera for product photography. I have a dslr, but wanted something smaller and comparable to a smart phone when it comes to quality and portability. After much research, I settled on the Sony DSCW830. Partially because of the reviews & price, and partially because my current dslr is a older Sony model which has a similar menu. I've already taken a bunch of test shots with it, and so far I'm really digging it. Now, don't get me wrong, this wont replace your dslr camera. I wouldn't use this to take action shots. This would not be my "go to" camera on Christmas morning, as it takes entirely too long for it to snap the picture ... However, for my needs it's perfect. The macro setting is where this camera really shines, as it takes very crisp photos of small subjects. It also seems to perform well for taking shots where the subject can sit still and pose for you. The video quality is more than sufficient and seems just as good, if not better than most smart phones. The battery life is good for this size of camera, and it charges up pretty quickly. All in all, it's a good little budget friendly camera if you use it for the right things. Pros- Size Value Quality Easy menu system Good for shooting 'still' subjects Cons- Doesn't come with a case Not good for taking action shots

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