Sony A7S vs Sony W730

Following is a extended assessment of the Sony A7S versus Sony W730, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the A7S (12MP) and W730 (16MP) and the A7S (Full frame) and W730 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The A7S was announced 16 months after the W730 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony A7S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the A7S grades vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha A7S and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A7S Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony A7S offers physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 48mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 1.9") having a weight of 489 grams (1.08 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).

Compare the Sony A7S versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the A7S versus the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A7S and W730 is 77 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specs. The pic underneath will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A7S and W730.

All in all, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The A7S having a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Sony W730 will offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher A7S will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.