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Canon 750D vs Sony W730

Portability
66
Imaging
66
Features
76
Overall
70
Canon EOS 750d front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon 750D vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Canon 750D
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 555g - 132 x 101 x 78mm
  • Launched February 2015
  • Additionally referred to as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i
  • Previous Model is Canon 700D
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Canon 750D vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Canon 750D vs Sony W730, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Canon and Sony. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the 750D (24MP) and W730 (16MP) and the 750D (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The 750D was introduced 2 years later than the W730 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Canon 750D being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the 750D scores versus the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon 750D over the Sony W730

 750D W730 
ReleasedFebruary 2015January 2013More recent by 26 months
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon 750D

 W730 750D 

Common features in the Canon 750D and Sony W730

 750D W730 
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Canon 750D vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Canon 750D has physical dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") along with a weight of 555 grams (1.22 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Canon 750D vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the 750D compared to the W730.

Canon 750D vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 750D and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Canon 750D vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the 750D and W730.

To sum up, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 750D with its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Canon 750D will give more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The newer 750D will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Canon 750D vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon 750D vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 750D vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 750D
Portrait photography with Sony W730
79
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
35
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon 750D as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
71
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch to focus
lack of image stabilization
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 750D
Sports photography with Sony W730
61
megapixel count decent (24MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (440 per charge)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon 750D Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
66
boasts touch to focus
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
low battery life (440 shots)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
offers focus via touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 750D
Landscape photography with Sony W730
66
you can focus manually
change lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
megapixel count decent (24 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery life (440 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 750D as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
72
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
features face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Canon 750D vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 750D and Sony W730
 Canon EOS 750dSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model Canon EOS 750d Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Also called as EOS 750D / Kiss X8i -
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2015-02-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 19 -
Cross focus points 19 -
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 326 -
Crop factor 1.6 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 555 gr (1.22 lbs) 122 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 132 x 101 x 78mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 71 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.7 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 12.0 not tested
DXO Low light score 919 not tested
Other
Battery life 440 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E17 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $749 $138