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Sony A350 vs Sony W730

Portability
62
Imaging
53
Features
47
Overall
50
Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony A350 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony A350
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
  • 674g - 131 x 99 x 75mm
  • Revealed June 2008
  • Updated by Sony A380
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 A350 vs Sony W730 Overview

In this write-up, we will be looking at the Sony A350 vs Sony W730, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the A350 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty well matched but the A350 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The A350 was revealed 5 years before the W730 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Sony A350 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the A350 matches up against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony A350 over the Sony W730

 A350 W730 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A350

 W730 A350 
RevealedJanuary 2013June 2008More modern by 55 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony A350 and Sony W730

 A350 W730 
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Sony A350 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and size. The Sony A350 comes with physical dimensions of 131mm x 99mm x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") and a weight of 674 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony A350 vs Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the A350 vs the W730.

Sony A350 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the A350 and W730 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Sony A350 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The image underneath might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the A350 and W730.

Clearly, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A350 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Sony W730 will give you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged A350 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Sony A350 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony A350 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony A350 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony A350 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
71
has manual focus
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
35
megapixel count good (16MP)
has face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony A350 Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
more heavy than competitors in class (674g)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports touch focus
lighter than average (122g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony A350 Sports photography factors
Sony W730 Sports photography factors
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (3.0 frames per second)
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony A350 Travel photography factors
Sony W730 Travel photography factors
51
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (674g)
display is not selfie friendly
71
lighter than average (122 grams)
supports touch focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony A350 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
64
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony/Minolta Alpha mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
tiny screen (2.7")
missing Timelapse mode
39
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony A350 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
34
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than average (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
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Sony A350 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony A350 and Sony W730
 Sony Alpha DSLR-A350Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Alpha DSLR-A350 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Entry-Level DSLR Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2008-06-06 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 surface area 372.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4592 x 3056 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type Sony/Minolta Alpha fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Total lenses 143 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) None
Viewfinder coverage 95% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.49x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain, wireless Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 674g (1.49 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 131 x 99 x 75mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 65 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 595 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photographs
Form 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
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, UDMA Mode 5, Supports FAT12 / FAT16 / FAT32 SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $600 $138