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Sony W310 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W310 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W310
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.0-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 95 x 55 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2010
Sony W730
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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 W310 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Sony W310 vs Sony W730, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are built by Sony. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the W310 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W310 was launched 4 years prior to the W730 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W310 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the W310 scores against the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W310 over the Sony W730

 W310 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W310

 W730 W310 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
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Common features in the Sony W310 and Sony W730

 W310 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Sony W310 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Sony W310 enjoys outside dimensions of 95mm x 55mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W310 vs Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the W310 vs the W730.

Sony W310 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the W310 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W310 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by going over technical specs. The visual below should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the W310 and W730.

As you can tell, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony W730 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older W310 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W310 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony W310 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W310 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W310 Portrait photography advice
Sony W730 Portrait photography advice
21
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
35
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W310
Street photography with Sony W730
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than others in class (122g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W310 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W310 Travel photography details
Sony W730 Travel photography details
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W310 Landscape photography details
Sony W730 Landscape photography details
32
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W310 Vlogging info
Sony W730 Vlogging info
29
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic socket
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Sony W310 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W310 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W310 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-5.8 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 137 grams (0.30 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 55 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo / Pro Duo / Pro HG-Duo, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at release $150 $138