Sony HX400V vs Sony W730

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Sony HX400V and Sony W730, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There exists a substantial gap between the image resolutions of the HX400V (20MP) and W730 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX400V was manufactured 14 months later than the W730 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony HX400V being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short overview of how the HX400V scores vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX400V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX400V Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX400V comes with external measurements of 130mm x 93mm x 103mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 4.1") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony HX400V and Sony W730 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the HX400V and the W730.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the HX400V and W730 is 62 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The graphic below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the HX400V and W730.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Sony HX400V to offer greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher HX400V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.