Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730
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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon PowerShot A3000 IS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Canon A3000 IS Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A3000 IS over the Sony W730
A3000 IS | W730 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon A3000 IS
W730 | A3000 IS | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2010 | More recent by 36 months |
Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Canon A3000 IS and Sony W730
A3000 IS | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A3000 IS vs Sony W730 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A3000 IS | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |