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Canon N vs Sony W730

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34
Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Canon N vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Canon N
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 195g - 79 x 60 x 29mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Canon N vs Sony W730 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the Canon N and Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Canon and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the N (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The N was revealed very close to the W730 and they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the N matches up vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon N over the Sony W730

 N W730 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions2.8"2.7"Larger display (+0.1")
Display resolution461k230kCrisper display (+231k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Canon N

 W730 N 

Common features in the Canon N and Sony W730

 N W730 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2013Same generation
Manually focus No manual focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Canon N vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Canon N comes with physical dimensions of 79mm x 60mm x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 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).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the N vs the W730.

Canon N vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the N and W730 is 93 and 96 respectively.

Canon N vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Canon N vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The pic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the N and W730.

As you have seen, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Sony W730 to provide you with greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Canon N vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Canon N vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon N vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon N Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon N Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
65
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Canon N Sports photography features
Sony W730 Sports photography features
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Canon N Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
61
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
relatively wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than competition (122g)
boasts focus via touch
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon N as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
36
relatively wide (28mm)
screen size is good (2.8 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse mode
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon N as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
72
relatively wide (28mm)
display is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Canon N vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon N and Sony W730
 Canon PowerShot NSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Canon Sony
Model type Canon PowerShot N Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Digic 5 -
Sensor type CMOS 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 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 2248 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 2.8 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 461 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech PureColor II G touch TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (24 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 240 ( 240 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 195 gr (0.43 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 79 x 60 x 29mm (3.1" x 2.4" 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 200 photographs 240 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NB-9L NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $299 $138