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Sony W570 vs Sony W730

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W570 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
  • Released January 2013
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Sony W570 vs Sony W730 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Sony W570 versus Sony W730, former is a Ultracompact while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are created by Sony. The resolution of the W570 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W570 was brought out 24 months before the W730 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W730 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the W570 matches up versus the W730 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Sony W730

 W570 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W570

 W730 W570 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 24 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W570 and Sony W730

 W570 W730 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony W570 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Sony W570 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs) while the Sony W730 has proportions 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 W570 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the W570 versus the W730.

Sony W570 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W570 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W570 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the W570 and W730.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same resolution therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures however you need to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged W570 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W570 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony W570 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W570 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W570
Portrait photography with Sony W730
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W570
Street photography with Sony W730
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
lighter than average in class (122g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W570
Sports photography with Sony W730
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W570 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
66
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
71
lighter than average in class (122g)
comes with touch focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W570
Landscape photography with Sony W730
38
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
39
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W570 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
lighter than average in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Sony W570 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W570 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-06 2013-01-08
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
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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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.3 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech Clear Photo LCD TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 2 seconds 2 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.70 m 2.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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 data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 116 gr (0.26 pounds) 122 gr (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" 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 images
Form of battery - 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 feature
Storage media 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
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $159 $138