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Sony W510 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W510 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W510
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 54 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Launched January 2013
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Sony W510 vs Sony W730 Overview

In this article, we are reviewing the Sony W510 vs Sony W730, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Sony. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the W510 (12MP) and W730 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W510 was introduced 24 months earlier than the W730 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Sony W510 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summary of how the W510 grades versus the W730 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W510 over the Sony W730

 W510 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W510

 W730 W510 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W510 and Sony W730

 W510 W730 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Sony W510 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Sony W510 offers outer dimensions of 96mm x 54mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W730 has proportions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the W510 compared to the W730.

Sony W510 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W510 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W510 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The image below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W510 and W730.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to show greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged W510 will be behind in sensor tech.

Sony W510 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony W510 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W510 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W510 Portrait photography details
Sony W730 Portrait photography details
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
35
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W510 Street photography highlights
Sony W730 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W510 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
25
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W510 Travel photography info
Sony W730 Travel photography info
58
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others in class (122 grams)
comes with touch to focus
MP count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W510 Landscape photography factors
Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W510
Vlogging with Sony W730
29
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
34
rather wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (122g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Sony W510 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W510 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W510 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor BIONZ -
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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-104mm (4.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2s 2s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.30 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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 119 gr (0.26 lb) 122 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 54 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.8") 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 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN1 NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $99 $138