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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
14
Overall
25
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Canon A3000 IS
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-140mm (F2.7-5.6) lens
  • 165g - 97 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the A3000 IS (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The A3000 IS was announced 4 years before the W730 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the A3000 IS grades against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony W730

 A3000 IS W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon A3000 IS

 W730 A3000 IS 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2010More recent by 36 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony W730

 A3000 IS W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon A3000 IS features external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the A3000 IS compared to the W730.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A3000 IS and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements merely by checking specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A3000 IS and W730.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older A3000 IS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good MP (16MP)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than others in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
50
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
includes focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon A3000 IS as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
38
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon A3000 IS Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic jack
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon A3000 IS and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot A3000 ISSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot A3000 IS Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-05 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.7-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 58 x 28mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-8L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom, Face) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/MMC/MMCplus/HD MMCplus SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $240 $138