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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730

Portability
90
Imaging
39
Features
50
Overall
43
Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
33
Overall
36

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Fujifilm F770EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 234g - 105 x 63 x 36mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • New Model is Fujifilm F800EXR
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
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 Overview

The following is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Sony. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and W730 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was brought out 12 months earlier than the W730 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades versus the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm F770EXR over the Sony W730

 Fujifilm F770EXR W730 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Fujifilm F770EXR

 W730 Fujifilm F770EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2013January 2012Newer by 12 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony W730

 Fujifilm F770EXR W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys physical dimensions of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") having a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR and the W730.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm F770EXR and W730 is 90 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F770EXR and W730.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm F770EXR has got the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field simpler. The more aged Fujifilm F770EXR is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
43
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2")
34
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm F770EXR
Street photography with Sony W730
68
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
lighter than competition in class (234g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2")
67
image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
52
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
68
lighter than competition in class (234 grams)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
offers focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
no Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
49
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
exports RAW files
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
sensor is tiny (1/2")
lack of Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm F770EXR Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
34
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (234g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
34
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm F770EXR vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm F770EXR and Sony W730
 Fujifilm FinePix F770EXRSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Sony
Model type Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-01-05 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-500mm (20.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.6 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 15 cm–3.7 m / Tele: 90 cm–2.4m) 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 234g (0.52 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 105 x 63 x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") 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 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $480 $138