Sony RX100 III vs Sony W730

Let's examine more closely at the Sony RX100 III versus Sony W730, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the RX100 III (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the RX100 III (1") and W730 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 III was announced 17 months after the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 III being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the RX100 III matches up against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 III and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Sony RX100 III Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 III features exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") and a weight of 290 grams (0.64 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the RX100 III versus the W730.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 III and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The picture underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 III and W730.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 III having a bigger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 III will offer you more detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more recent RX100 III will have a benefit in sensor technology.