Sony HX9V vs Sony W730

Let's look a little more in depth at the Sony HX9V versus Sony W730, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. The resolution of the HX9V (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The HX9V was announced 17 months earlier than the W730 making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the HX9V matches up vs the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX9V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony HX9V Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you need to consider its weight and volume. The Sony HX9V comes with outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the HX9V against the W730.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the HX9V and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Normally, its hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the HX9V and W730.

As you can see, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The older HX9V will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.