Sony RX100 VA vs Sony W730

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V(A) & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VA Gallery & Sony W730 Gallery.

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.

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

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.