Sony A550 vs Sony W730
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Sony A550 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Video
- Sony/Minolta Alpha Mount
- 632g - 137 x 104 x 84mm
- Launched December 2009
- Replaced the Sony A100
(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
- Announced January 2013
Sony A550 vs Sony W730 Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Sony A550 and Sony W730, one being a Entry-Level DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the A550 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close but the A550 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe A550 was brought out 4 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony A550 being a Compact SLR camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the A550 matches up vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony A550 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Sony A550 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A550 over the Sony W730
A550 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | Dial exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A550
W730 | A550 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | December 2009 | More recent by 37 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony A550 and Sony W730
A550 | W730 | |||
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Selfie screen | No selfie screen |
Sony A550 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Sony A550 offers outer dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") with a weight of 632 grams (1.39 lbs) whilst 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 A550 and Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the A550 versus the W730.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the A550 and W730 is 63 and 96 respectively.
Sony A550 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the A550 and W730.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The A550 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W730 will provide you with greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos far more aggressively. The older A550 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.
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Sony A550 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Alpha DSLR-A550 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Type | Entry-Level DSLR | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-12-09 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact SLR | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Bionz | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3056 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Sony/Minolta Alpha | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | - | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Amount of lenses | 143 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 922k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentamirror) | None |
Viewfinder coverage | 95 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.53x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, High Speed Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/160 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 632 gr (1.39 lbs) | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 137 x 104 x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 66 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 21.9 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 807 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 480 photos | 240 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-FM500H | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/ SDHC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $749 | $138 |