Sony RX100 VI vs Sony W730

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-RX100 VI and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The full galleries are provided at Sony RX100 VI Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

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.

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

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.