Pentax WS80 vs Sony W730
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-175mm (F3.8-4.7) lens
- 125g - 92 x 60 x 22mm
- Introduced August 2009
(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
- Revealed January 2013
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In this write-up, we will be matching up the Pentax WS80 and Sony W730, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Pentax and Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the WS80 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe WS80 was revealed 4 years prior to the W730 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the WS80 grades vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Following is a preview of the gallery images for Pentax Optio WS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Pentax WS80 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax WS80 over the Sony W730
| WS80 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Pentax WS80
| W730 | WS80 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2013 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 41 months |
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Pentax WS80 and Sony W730
| WS80 | W730 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Same screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Pentax WS80 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Pentax WS80 offers outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check the Pentax WS80 and Sony W730 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the WS80 compared to the W730.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WS80 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.
Pentax WS80 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WS80 and W730.
As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony W730 to give you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged WS80 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Pentax WS80 vs Sony W730 Specifications
| Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Pentax | Sony |
| Model type | Pentax Optio WS80 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
| Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-08-05 | 2013-01-08 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Prime | - |
| 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-175mm (5.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
| Max aperture | f/3.8-4.7 | f/3.3-6.3 |
| Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 2 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1500 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.40 m | 2.80 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
| Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.9") | 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 images |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | D-LI68 | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $220 | $138 |
