Sony W380 vs Sony W730

Here is a in-depth overview of the Sony W380 vs Sony W730, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W380 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W380 was brought out 4 years prior to the W730 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Sony W380 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief overview of how the W380 scores against the W730 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are provided at Sony W380 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Sony W380 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") accompanied by 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") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Examine the Sony W380 vs Sony W730 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the W380 compared to the W730.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W380 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the W380 and W730.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W730 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older W380 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.