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Sony TX7 vs Sony W730

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
34
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony TX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.4" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.5-4.6) lens
  • 149g - 98 x 60 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2010
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Sony TX7 and Sony W730, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the TX7 (10MP) and W730 (16MP) and the TX7 (1/2.4") and W730 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The TX7 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W730 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Sony TX7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the TX7 matches up vs the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony TX7 over the Sony W730

 TX7 W730 
Display dimension3.5"2.7"Larger display (+0.8")
Display resolution921k230kSharper display (+691k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony TX7

 W730 TX7 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Newer by 36 months

Common features in the Sony TX7 and Sony W730

 TX7 W730 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Sony TX7 has got external measurements of 98mm x 60mm x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the TX7 compared to the W730.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TX7 and W730 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the TX7 and W730.

All in all, each of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The TX7 with its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony W730 will give you more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged TX7 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony TX7
Portrait photography with Sony W730
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
35
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony TX7 Street photography details
Sony W730 Street photography details
59
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony TX7 Sports photography details
Sony W730 Sports photography details
26
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no phase detect AF
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
59
comes with focus by touch
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (149 grams)
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
provides focus by touch
MP count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony TX7 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
36
fairly wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.4")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
39
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Sony TX7 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
32
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of mic jack
heavier than others in class (149g)
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
lighter than competitors in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Sony TX7 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony TX7 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Bionz -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.4" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.104 x 4.578mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3456 x 2592 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 125 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.5-4.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (60, 30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 149g (0.33 lb) 122g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 98 x 60 x 18mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo/ PRO HG-Duo, optional SD, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
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