Canon A810 vs Sony W730
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Canon A810 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 171g - 95 x 62 x 30mm
- Announced February 2012
(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
- Introduced January 2013

Canon A810 vs Sony W730 Overview
On this page, we will be analyzing the Canon A810 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. The resolution of the A810 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The A810 was announced 11 months before the W730 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the A810 matches up versus the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Canon A810 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Canon PowerShot A810 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Canon A810 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Canon A810 over the Sony W730
A810 | W730 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon A810
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | Newer by 11 months |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Canon A810 and Sony W730
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Canon A810 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Canon A810 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 62mm x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") with a weight of 171 grams (0.38 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Examine the Canon A810 versus Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the A810 and the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the A810 and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon A810 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading technical specs. The picture here will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the A810 and W730.
As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you will want to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged A810 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon A810 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder


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Canon A810 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Canon | Sony |
Model type | Canon PowerShot A810 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-07 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 9 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.8-6.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 15s | 2s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (25 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 171g (0.38 lb) | 122g (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 62 x 30mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.2") | 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 | 220 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | AA | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 2 x AA | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $99 | $138 |