Sony QX30 vs Sony W730

Below, we will be matching up the Sony QX30 versus Sony W730, one being a Lens-style and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are offered by Sony. There is a significant difference between the resolutions of the QX30 (20MP) and W730 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The QX30 was released 21 months later than the W730 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony QX30 being a Lens-style camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the QX30 grades versus the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-QX30 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony QX30 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony QX30 provides external dimensions of 68mm x 65mm x 58mm (2.7" x 2.6" x 2.3") having a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the QX30 compared to the W730.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the QX30 and W730 is 91 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the QX30 and W730.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony QX30 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger QX30 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.