Sony HX200V vs Sony W730

Following is a extensive review of the Sony HX200V versus Sony W730, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both created by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX200V (18MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX200V was released 8 months earlier than the W730 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Sony HX200V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX200V scores against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX200V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony HX200V Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Sony HX200V offers external dimensions of 122mm x 87mm x 93mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 583 grams (1.29 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HX200V vs the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX200V and W730 is 66 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the HX200V and W730.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony HX200V to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged HX200V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.