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Sony W560 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
28
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W560 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W560
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-104mm (F2.7-5.7) lens
  • 110g - 94 x 56 x 19mm
  • 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
  • Released January 2013
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Sony W560 vs Sony W730 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony W560 and Sony W730, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W560 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W560 was unveiled 24 months before the W730 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Sony W560 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the W560 scores against the W730 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W560 over the Sony W730

 W560 W730 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W560

 W730 W560 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Sony W560 and Sony W730

 W560 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Sony W560 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Sony W560 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the W560 compared to the W730.

Sony W560 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W560 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W560 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by researching specifications. The picture underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W560 and W730.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to provide you with extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged W560 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Sony W560 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony W560 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W560 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W560 Portrait photography information
Sony W730 Portrait photography information
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
35
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W560 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus by touch
lighter than competitors (122 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W560 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W560 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
71
lighter than competitors (122g)
features focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W560 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
42
rather wide (26mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
39
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W560 Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
29
rather wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competitors (122g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic support
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Sony W560 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W560 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Manufacturer Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W560 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 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 Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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)
Largest aperture f/2.7-5.7 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected 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 110g (0.24 pounds) 122g (0.27 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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
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 shooting
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
Launch pricing $139 $138