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Sony W320 vs Sony W730

Portability
97
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 117g - 93 x 52 x 17mm
  • Revealed 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Sony W320 versus Sony W730, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The image resolution of the W320 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W320 was launched 4 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W320 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the W320 scores versus the W730 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W320 over the Sony W730

 W320 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W320

 W730 W320 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W320 and Sony W730

 W320 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and size. The Sony W320 comes with external dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) whilst the Sony W730 has specifications of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Look at the Sony W320 versus Sony W730 in our brand 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 using at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the W320 and the W730.

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W320 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W320 and W730.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Sony W730 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older W320 will be behind in sensor technology.

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W320 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W320 Portrait photography features
Sony W730 Portrait photography features
28
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
35
resolution is good (16MP)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Sony W320 Street photography information
Sony W730 Street photography information
48
no moving screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
67
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W320 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
26
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
supports tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W320 Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
66
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than average in class (122g)
boasts focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W320 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W730 Landscape photography highlights
33
quite wide (26mm)
resolution is good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
39
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W320 Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
34
decently wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (122g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Sony W320 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W320 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W320 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-105mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.80 m 2.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 17mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage 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 One One
Price at release $269 $138