Sony HX80 vs Sony W730

Here, we are contrasting the Sony HX80 versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Sony. The sensor resolution of the HX80 (18MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The HX80 was revealed 3 years later than the W730 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the HX80 matches up versus the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are viewable at Sony HX80 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony HX80 has got outer dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Sony HX80 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the HX80 and the W730.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the HX80 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the HX80 and W730.

All in all, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should anticipate the Sony HX80 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern HX80 should have an advantage in sensor innovation.