Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-70mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
- 299g - 102 x 58 x 41mm
- Introduced October 2016
- Previous Model is Sony RX100 IV
- Refreshed by Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- 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

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730 Overview
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.

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.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Sony RX100 V over the Sony W730
RX100 V | W730 | |||
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Launched | October 2016 | ![]() | January 2013 | More recent by 46 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focusing | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+999k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies |
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony RX100 V
W730 | RX100 V | |||
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Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony RX100 V and Sony W730
RX100 V | W730 |
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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
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.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
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.

Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder


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Sony RX100 V vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 V | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Class | Large Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-10-06 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Large Sensor Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Bionz X | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 13.2 x 8.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 116.2mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5472 x 3648 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | 25600 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Number of focus points | 315 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-70mm (2.9x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Max aperture | f/1.8-2.8 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 2.7 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 1,229k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,359k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.59x | - |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 2 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000 secs | - |
Continuous shutter speed | 24.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 10.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 2.80 m |
Flash settings | - | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/2000 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
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 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 299 gr (0.66 lb) | 122 gr (0.27 lb) |
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 Overall score | 70 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 12.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 586 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | 240 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-BX1 | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | With downloadable app | |
Type of storage | 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 |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $998 | $138 |