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Sony A7 III vs Sony W730

Portability
63
Imaging
74
Features
92
Overall
81
Sony Alpha A7 III front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony A7 III
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 650g - 127 x 96 x 74mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Previous Model is Sony A7 II
  • Replacement is Sony A7 IV
Sony W730
(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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Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 Overview

Following is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A7 III and Sony W730, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the A7 III (24MP) and W730 (16MP) and the A7 III (Full frame) and W730 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The A7 III was unveiled 5 years after the W730 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony A7 III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the A7 III grades against the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A7 III over the Sony W730

 A7 III W730 
RevealedFebruary 2018January 2013More modern by 63 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A7 III

 W730 A7 III 

Common features in the Sony A7 III and Sony W730

 A7 III W730 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7 III comes with physical measurements of 127mm x 96mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the A7 III and the W730.

Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the A7 III and W730 is 63 and 96 respectively.

Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at a spec sheet. The image below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7 III and W730.

Clearly, both the cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7 III having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Sony A7 III will give you greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The fresher A7 III is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A7 III Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
84
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focus
delivers RAW files
35
good megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony A7 III
Street photography with Sony W730
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus by touch
lighter than competition (122g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A7 III Sports photography info
Sony W730 Sports photography info
87
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery life (610 per charge)
has phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony A7 III Travel photography information
Sony W730 Travel photography information
73
great battery life (610 per charge)
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
MP count good (24 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
71
lighter than competition (122g)
offers focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A7 III Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
85
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
great battery life (610 per charge)
has double storage slots
39
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A7 III as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has microphone port
does not have selfie friendly display
34
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone port
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Sony A7 III vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A7 III and Sony W730
 Sony Alpha A7 IIISony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha A7 III Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2018-02-27 2013-01-08
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.8 x 23.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 852.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6000 x 4000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 693 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount Sony E fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Number of lenses 121 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Display resolution 922 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p) 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 60i, 24p), 1440 x 1080 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 650 grams (1.43 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 127 x 96 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.9") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 96 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 25.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.7 not tested
DXO Low light score 3730 not tested
Other
Battery life 610 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FZ100 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec; continuous (3 or 5 exposures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Dual Single
Retail price $1,998 $138