Sony A6400 vs Sony W730
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![Sony Alpha a6400 front Sony Alpha a6400 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Alpha-a6400/Sony-A6400-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730/Sony-W730-front.jpg)
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 32000 (Expand to 102400)
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Sony E Mount
- 403g - 120 x 67 x 50mm
- Announced January 2019
(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
- Revealed January 2013
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Overview
Let's look a little more closely at the Sony A6400 versus Sony W730, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the A6400 (24MP) and W730 (16MP) and the A6400 (APS-C) and W730 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor dimensions.
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The A6400 was introduced 6 years after the W730 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Sony A6400 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.
Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the A6400 scores vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Alpha a6400 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Sony A6400 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony A6400 over the Sony W730
A6400 | W730 | |||
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Revealed | January 2019 | ![]() | January 2013 | More modern by 74 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+692k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony A6400
W730 | A6400 |
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Common features in the Sony A6400 and Sony W730
A6400 | W730 | |||
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Touch display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony A6400 features outer measurements of 120mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") with a weight of 403 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Analyze the Sony A6400 versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the A6400 versus the W730.
![Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 size comparison Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a6400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-size-comparison.jpg)
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the A6400 and W730 is 83 and 96 respectively.
![Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a6400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the A6400 and W730.
As you have seen, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The A6400 with its larger sensor will make getting shallower DOF easier and the Sony A6400 will offer extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The fresher A6400 will have an advantage in sensor tech.
![Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Sony-Alpha-a6400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder
![Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Sony-Alpha-a6400-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-W730-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Sony A6400 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Alpha a6400 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Type | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2019-01-15 | 2013-01-08 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | APS-C | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 32000 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 425 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Sony E | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 5cm |
Available lenses | 121 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | Off, auto, on, slow sync, rear sync, redeye reduction, wireless, hi-speed sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, XAVC-S | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 403 gr (0.89 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 120 x 67 x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 83 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.0 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1431 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 pictures | 240 pictures |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-FW50 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick DUO (UHS-I compliant) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $898 | $138 |