Sony A3000 vs Sony W730

Here, we will be evaluating the Sony A3000 vs Sony W730, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the A3000 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the A3000 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The A3000 was introduced 8 months later than the W730 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Sony A3000 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the A3000 matches up vs the W730 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Alpha A3000 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A3000 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony A3000 features physical measurements of 128mm x 91mm x 85mm (5.0" x 3.6" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 411 grams (0.91 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements 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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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the A3000 against the W730.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A3000 and W730 is 69 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the A3000 and W730.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A3000 with its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A3000 will result in more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A3000 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.