Sony HX7V vs Sony W730
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe 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.
Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are available at Sony HX7V Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony HX7V over the Sony W730
HX7V | W730 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 921k | 230k | Sharper display (+691k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony HX7V
W730 | HX7V | |||
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Released | January 2013 | July 2011 | More recent by 17 months | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Sony HX7V and Sony W730
HX7V | W730 | |||
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Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | 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.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.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the HX7V and W730 is 92 and 96 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Sony HX7V vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX7V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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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 |