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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730

Portability
88
Imaging
54
Features
75
Overall
62
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony RX100 VI
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-200mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 301g - 102 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced June 2018
  • Earlier Model is Sony RX100 V
  • Renewed by Sony RX100 VII
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
  • Released January 2013
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Sony RX100 VI versus Sony W730, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the RX100 VI (20MP) and W730 (16MP) and the RX100 VI (1") and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizes.

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The RX100 VI was unveiled 5 years after the W730 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Sony RX100 VI being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the RX100 VI matches up vs the W730 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony RX100 VI over the Sony W730

 RX100 VI W730 
ReleasedJune 2018January 2013Newer by 66 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1229k230kSharper display (+999k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony RX100 VI

 W730 RX100 VI 

Common features in the Sony RX100 VI and Sony W730

 RX100 VI W730 
Touch display Easily navigate

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony RX100 VI offers outer measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") along with a weight of 301 grams (0.66 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the RX100 VI compared to the W730.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the RX100 VI and W730 is 88 and 96 respectively.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The picture here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the RX100 VI and W730.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The RX100 VI having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Sony RX100 VI will show greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher RX100 VI provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W730 as a Portrait photography camera
66
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (1")
features face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
can't use external flash
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
85
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
has focus via touch
lighter than competition (301g)
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
lighter than others (122 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
70
silent mode (1/32,000s)
high max fps (24.0 frames/s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
features tracking autofocus
has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (240 per charge)
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony RX100 VI as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
77
lighter than competition (301g)
connects via bluetooth
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (122 grams)
has touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
65
has manual focus
really wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
sensor size is decent (1")
supports RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
terrible battery pack (240 shots)
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony RX100 VI Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
77
really wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
lighter than competition (301g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have external mic jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than others (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony RX100 VI and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VISony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2018-06-05 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 20MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 5472 x 3648 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 12800 3200
Max enhanced ISO 25600 -
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 315 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-200mm (8.3x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 2.7 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 1,229k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,359k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.59x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 seconds -
Continuous shutter speed 24.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.90 m (at Auto ISO) 2.80 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/2000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD, XAVC S MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 301 grams (0.66 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 102 x 58 x 43mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 pictures 240 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BX1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting With downloadable app
Storage media 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
Launch price $1,198 $138