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Sony TX1 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony TX1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 142g - 94 x 58 x 17mm
  • Released August 2009
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
  • Revealed January 2013
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Sony TX1 versus Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the TX1 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the TX1 (1/2.4") and W730 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The TX1 was released 4 years prior to the W730 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the TX1 scores vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX1 over the Sony W730

 TX1 W730 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony TX1

 W730 TX1 
RevealedJanuary 2013August 2009More modern by 41 months

Common features in the Sony TX1 and Sony W730

 TX1 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Sony TX1 offers physical dimensions of 94mm x 58mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) while the Sony W730 has dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony TX1 versus Sony W730 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the TX1 against the W730.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the TX1 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TX1 and W730.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The TX1 because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Sony W730 will show more detail as a result of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TX1 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX1
Portrait photography with Sony W730
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
35
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony TX1 Street photography factors
Sony W730 Street photography factors
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX1 Sports photography information
Sony W730 Sports photography information
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,250 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX1 Travel photography features
Sony W730 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than others in class (122g)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W730 Landscape photography advice
31
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.4")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
39
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX1 Vlogging advice
Sony W730 Vlogging advice
28
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
34
decently wide (25mm)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
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Sony TX1 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX1 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 125 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1250 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 142 grams (0.31 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 58 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.7") 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 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $350 $138