Sony TX7 vs Sony W730

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The whole galleries are provided at Sony TX7 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Sony TX7 and Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.