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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730

Portability
89
Imaging
54
Features
77
Overall
63
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VA
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Boost to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
  • Released July 2018
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
  • 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Sony RX100 VA versus Sony W730, former being a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Sony. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the RX100 VA (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the RX100 VA (1") and W730 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The RX100 VA was brought out 5 years later than the W730 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VA being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the RX100 VA matches up against the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VA over the Sony W730

 RX100 VA W730 
LaunchedJuly 2018January 2013Fresher by 68 months
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kCrisper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony RX100 VA

 W730 RX100 VA 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony RX100 VA and Sony W730

 RX100 VA W730 

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 VA has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") having a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the RX100 VA versus the W730.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the RX100 VA and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the RX100 VA and W730.

As you can see, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The RX100 VA because of its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Sony RX100 VA will give you extra detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a little more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VA should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony RX100 VA
Portrait photography with Sony W730
66
focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
86
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
lighter than competition (299 grams)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
70
silent shooting (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
includes tracking focus
sensor has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery power (220 shots)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony RX100 VA
Travel photography with Sony W730
76
lighter than competition (299g)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
selfie friendly screen
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
includes focus by touch
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VA Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
66
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery power (220 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony RX100 VA
Vlogging with Sony W730
81
reasonably wide (24mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
selfie friendly screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
lighter than competition (299 grams)
missing mic support
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
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Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VA and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A)Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2018-07-13 2013-01-08
Physical type Large Sensor Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz X -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 12800 3200
Maximum boosted ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 315 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-70mm (2.9x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 1,229k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shooting rate 24.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, Flash On, Slow Synchro, Rear Sync, Flash Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, XAVC S, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB NP-BX1 lithium-ion battery & USB charger USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 299 grams (0.66 pounds) 122 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") 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 shots 240 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $998 $138