Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 vs Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830

A side-by-side look at the details that change the buying decision, from storage and batteries to lens reach and pocketability.

At a glance

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 verified camera data
Specification	DSC-S500	DSC-W830
Release year	2006	2014
Megapixels	6.0 MP effective	20 MP effective
Sensor	1/2.5-inch CCD	1/2.3-inch CCD Processor Bionz
Lens	38-114mm equivalent, 3x optical zoom	25-200 mm equivalent, 8x optical zoom, f/3.3-6.3
Memory card	Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo	SD / SDHC / SDXC or Memory Stick Duo / PRO Duo
Maximum card	Up to 16GB (Memory Stick PRO Duo)	Up to 2TB (SDXC)
Battery	2x AA batteries (NiMH rechargeable recommended)	NP-BN lithium-ion battery and USB charger
Dimensions	Approx. 91 × 58 × 23 mm	93 × 52 × 23 mm
Weight	146 g	Approx. 122 g (with battery and card, CIPA)

Which one should you choose?

Choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-S500 if a 6 MP CCD and two-AA Memory Stick setup are what you want.

Choose Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W830 if 20 MP, 8x 25–200mm reach, and SD support are more useful than the old look.

This is a classic CCD-versus-later-convenience comparison, with a large jump in zoom and resolution.

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