Sony HX10V vs Sony W730

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Sony HX10V versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. The resolution of the HX10V (18MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX10V was announced 10 months prior to the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HX10V matches up against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX10V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX10V Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Sony HX10V has got outer measurements of 105mm x 60mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while 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 HX10V versus Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the HX10V versus the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the HX10V and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the HX10V and W730.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony HX10V to result in more detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older HX10V will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.