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Sony W370 vs Sony W730

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Released 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
  • Released January 2013
Photography Glossary

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 Overview

Lets look closer at the Sony W370 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both are manufactured by Sony. The image resolution of the W370 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W370 was revealed 4 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the W370 matches up vs the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Sony W730

 W370 W730 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W370

 W730 W370 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W370 and Sony W730

 W370 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Sony W370 has got physical dimensions of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Sony W370 versus Sony W730 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the W370 compared to the W730.

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the W370 and W730 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing simply by researching specs. The graphic below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W370 and W730.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The older W370 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W370 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W370
Portrait photography with Sony W730
28
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W370 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus by touch
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W370 Sports photography features
Sony W730 Sports photography features
34
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W370 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
58
megapixel count good (14MP)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
71
lighter than others in class (122g)
boasts focus by touch
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W370
Landscape photography with Sony W730
37
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
39
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W370 Vlogging factors
Sony W730 Vlogging factors
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Sony W370 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W370 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Compact 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 34-238mm (7.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/3.6-5.6 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.00 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 grams (0.39 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID 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 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $230 $138