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Sony QX10 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony QX10
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • " Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1440 x 1080 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 105g - 62 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2013
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Sony QX10 and Sony W730, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Sony. The sensor resolution of the QX10 (18MP) and the W730 (16MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The QX10 was introduced 8 months later than the W730 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony QX10 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the QX10 matches up against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony QX10 over the Sony W730

 QX10 W730 
AnnouncedSeptember 2013January 2013Fresher by 8 months

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony QX10

 W730 QX10 
Screen sizing2.7""Bigger screen (+2.7")
Screen resolution230k0kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony QX10 and Sony W730

 QX10 W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Sony QX10 offers external measurements of 62mm x 62mm x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 105 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the QX10 and the W730.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the QX10 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading specifications. The visual here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the QX10 and W730.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony QX10 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent QX10 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony QX10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W730 Portrait photography factors
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megapixel count decent (18MP)
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
35
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony QX10 as a Street photography camera
Sony W730 as a Street photography camera
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has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (105g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony QX10 Sports photography advice
Sony W730 Sports photography advice
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18 megapixels)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony QX10 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
69
lighter than competition in class (105g)
features focus by touch
megapixel count decent (18MP)
reasonably wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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lighter than others in class (122 grams)
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony QX10 Landscape photography features
Sony W730 Landscape photography features
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reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (18MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (")
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony QX10
Vlogging with Sony W730
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reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (105g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1440 x 1080 pixels)
does not have mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Sony QX10 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony QX10 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Lens-style Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-09-04 2013-01-08
Body design Lens-style Compact
Sensor Information
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 18MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-250mm (10.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size - 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 0k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Depends on connected smartphone TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 2.80 m
Flash options None Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1440 x 1080 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1440x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 105 gr (0.23 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 62 x 62 x 33mm (2.4" x 2.4" x 1.3") 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 220 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN, NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2, 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage microSD, microSDHC, microSDXC, Memory Stick Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $250 $138