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Sony A100 vs Sony W730

Portability
64
Imaging
48
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony A100
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 638g - 133 x 95 x 71mm
  • Launched July 2006
  • Succeeded the Konica Minolta 5D
  • Refreshed by Sony A550
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 A100 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Sony A100 vs Sony W730, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both designed by Sony. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the A100 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the A100 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The A100 was manufactured 7 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony A100 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the A100 matches up against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony W730

 A100 W730 
Focus manually More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A100

 W730 A100 
RevealedJanuary 2013July 2006Newer by 78 months
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony W730

 A100 W730 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A100 offers external measurements of 133mm x 95mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 638 grams (1.41 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A100 vs the W730.

Sony A100 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and W730 is 64 and 96 respectively.

Sony A100 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image below should give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the A100 and W730.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The A100 because of its bigger sensor is going to make shooting bokeh simpler and the Sony W730 will produce extra detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged A100 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Sony A100 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A100 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
52
has manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A100 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A100 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has phase detect auto focus
does not have liveview
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A100 Travel photography highlights
Sony W730 Travel photography highlights
45
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
71
lighter than average in class (122g)
comes with focus by touch
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A100 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
53
has manual focus
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
screen is small (2.5 inch)
does not have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
lack of Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A100 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
9
can't shoot video
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than average in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A100 and Sony W730
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A100Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2006-07-31 2013-01-08
Body design Compact SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.6 x 15.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync, Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 638g (1.41 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 133 x 95 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.7" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 61 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 476 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-FM55H NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail price $1,000 $138