Sony HX100V vs Sony W730

Let's examine more closely at the Sony HX100V versus Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The resolution of the HX100V (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX100V was unveiled 14 months prior to the W730 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony HX100V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the HX100V grades versus the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX100V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are available at Sony HX100V Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony HX100V comes with outer measurements of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") and a weight of 577 grams (1.27 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Sony HX100V versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view size comparison of the HX100V versus the W730.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HX100V and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements only by looking at specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HX100V and W730.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution so you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The older HX100V is going to be behind in sensor innovation.