Sony a5100 vs Sony W730

Here is a detailed overview of the Sony a5100 versus Sony W730, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the a5100 (24MP) and W730 (16MP) and the a5100 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The a5100 was launched 20 months later than the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony a5100 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the a5100 scores vs the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a5100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony a5100 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony a5100 has exterior measurements of 110mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.4") with a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs) and the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony a5100 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the a5100 versus the W730.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the a5100 and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the a5100 and W730.

As you can see, the two cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The a5100 due to its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Sony a5100 will offer more detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern a5100 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.