Sony HX5 vs Sony W730

On this page, we are evaluating the Sony HX5 vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are built by Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the HX5 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the HX5 (1/2.4") and W730 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The HX5 was brought out 3 years prior to the W730 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the HX5 grades vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are viewable at Sony HX5 Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony HX5 enjoys external measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the HX5 versus the W730.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the HX5 and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading specifications. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the HX5 and W730.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The HX5 featuring a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W730 will offer you more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged HX5 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.