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Sony A200 vs Sony W730

Portability
66
Imaging
49
Features
38
Overall
44
Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A200 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony A200
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 572g - 131 x 99 x 71mm
  • Announced July 2008
  • Renewed by Sony A230
Sony W730
(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
  • Released January 2013
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Sony A200 vs Sony W730 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Sony A200 vs Sony W730, former being a Entry-Level DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the A200 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the A200 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The A200 was announced 5 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony A200 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the A200 scores versus the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony A200 over the Sony W730

 A200 W730 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A200

 W730 A200 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2008More recent by 54 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony A200 and Sony W730

 A200 W730 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony A200 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Sony A200 provides exterior dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") and a weight of 572 grams (1.26 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions 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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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the A200 vs the W730.

Sony A200 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the A200 and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Sony A200 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the A200 and W730.

All in all, both the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The A200 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Sony W730 will provide extra detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics more aggressively. The older A200 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony A200 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony A200 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A200 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A200 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
53
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony A200 Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
no moving screen
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony A200 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
49
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
low resolution sensor (10MP)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A200 Travel photography factors
Sony W730 Travel photography factors
46
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
71
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
has touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A200 Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
53
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
small screen (2.7 inch)
doesn't have liveview
low resolution sensor (10MP)
missing Time Lapse mode
39
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A200 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
9
no video recording
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Sony A200 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A200 and Sony W730
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A200Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A200 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2008-07-17 2013-01-08
Physical type 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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3872 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Amount of lenses 143 -
Crop factor 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/4000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 572 grams (1.26 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 99 x 71mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 2.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 63 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 521 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $100 $138