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Canon N vs Sony W730

Portability
93 Imaging
36 Features
33 Overall
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Canon PowerShot N front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
39 Features
33 Overall
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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
34
 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
40
 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
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 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
38
 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