Sony A100 vs Sony W730
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Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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
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.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe 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.
Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Sony A100 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A100 over the Sony W730
A100 | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A100
W730 | A100 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | July 2006 | Newer by 78 months | |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony A100 and Sony W730
A100 | W730 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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).
Check the Sony A100 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the A100 and W730 is 64 and 96 respectively.
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.
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Sony A100 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A100 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |