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Sony HX7V vs Sony W730

Portability
92
Imaging
39
Features
37
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony HX7V
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 208g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched July 2011
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Released January 2013
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Sony HX7V vs Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX7V (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The HX7V was introduced 17 months before the W730 making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the HX7V scores vs the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony W730

 HX7V W730 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony HX7V

 W730 HX7V 
ReleasedJanuary 2013July 2011More recent by 17 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony W730

 HX7V W730 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Sony HX7V has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the HX7V versus the W730.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the HX7V and W730.

As you can see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older HX7V is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
30
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony HX7V Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony HX7V Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
39
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony HX7V Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
67
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony HX7V Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
42
relatively wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
39
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony HX7V as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing mic jack
34
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony HX7V and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7VSony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-07-19 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip BIONZ -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-5.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 921 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology XtraFine LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 208 grams (0.46 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BG1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $499 $138