Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W730

Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony NEX-5 vs Sony W730, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The resolution of the NEX-5 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very comparable but the NEX-5 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The NEX-5 was introduced 3 years earlier than the W730 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick view of how the NEX-5 scores against the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha NEX-5 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Sony NEX-5 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony NEX-5 has got outer dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the NEX-5 versus the W730.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the NEX-5 and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image below will help give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the NEX-5 and W730.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The NEX-5 having a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh easier and the Sony W730 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged NEX-5 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.