Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730

In this article, we will be comparing the Sony RX100 V and Sony W730, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the RX100 V (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the RX100 V (1") and W730 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The RX100 V was released 3 years later than the W730 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the RX100 V grades versus the W730 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The complete galleries are available at Sony RX100 V Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony RX100 V provides outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 41mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 299 grams (0.66 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony RX100 V and Sony W730 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 V compared to the W730.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the RX100 V and W730 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 V and W730.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The RX100 V because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Sony RX100 V will result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more recent RX100 V provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.