Sony A7S III vs Sony W730
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Sony A7S III vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 80 - 102400 (Boost to 409600)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 699g - 129 x 97 x 81mm
- Revealed July 2020
- Succeeded the Sony A7S II
(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
- Revealed January 2013
Sony A7S III vs Sony W730 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Sony A7S III and Sony W730, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the A7S III (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the A7S III (Full frame) and W730 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneThe A7S III was launched 7 years after the W730 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Sony A7S III being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A7S III matches up against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony A7S III vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony A7S III Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A7S III over the Sony W730
A7S III | W730 | |||
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Revealed | July 2020 | January 2013 | More modern by 92 months | |
Manual focus | More precise focusing | |||
Display type | Fully articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1440k | 230k | Crisper display (+1210k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A7S III
W730 | A7S III |
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Common features in the Sony A7S III and Sony W730
A7S III | W730 | |||
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Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony A7S III vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S III enjoys outside dimensions of 129mm x 97mm x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") having a weight of 699 grams (1.54 lbs) while 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).
Analyze the Sony A7S III and Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the A7S III and the W730.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A7S III and W730 is 61 and 96 respectively.
Sony A7S III vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specifications. The image underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the A7S III and W730.
Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A7S III because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W730 will provide more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The fresher A7S III provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.
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Sony A7S III vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha A7S III | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2020-07-21 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz XR | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4240 x 2832 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 102400 | 3200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 409600 | - |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 759 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Max aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,440 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 9,440 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.91x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 120p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 100p / 280 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 140 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.265, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 50 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4, XAVC S, XAVC HS, XAVC S-1, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 699g (1.54 pounds) | 122g (0.27 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 129 x 97 x 81mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 3.2") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 85 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 2993 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 600 shots | 240 shots |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | 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 feature | With downloadable app | |
Storage media | Dual SD/CFexpress Type A slots | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Two | One |
Cost at release | $3,499 | $138 |