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Sony W380 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W380 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W380
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 117g - 91 x 52 x 20mm
  • Launched 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 W380 vs Sony W730 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W380 over the Sony W730

 W380 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W380

 W730 W380 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2010Fresher by 36 months
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W380 and Sony W730

 W380 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W380 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Sony W380 vs Sony W730 size comparison

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

Sony W380 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

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.

Sony W380 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony W380 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W380 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W380 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W730 Portrait photography highlights
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
35
decent MP (16MP)
has face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W380
Street photography with Sony W730
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sony W380 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
low frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
has tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W380
Travel photography with Sony W730
65
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.4)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
boasts touch focus
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W380
Landscape photography with Sony W730
37
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
39
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W380 Vlogging features
Sony W730 Vlogging features
29
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f2.4)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone port
34
pretty wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Sony W380 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W380 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W380 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-07 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Bionz -
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 3200 3200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.4-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 117 grams (0.26 lb) 122 grams (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 52 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/portrait2) 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
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $44 $138