Sony W610 vs Sony W730
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Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 113g - 93 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced January 2012
(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
Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Sony W610 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are produced by Sony. The image resolution of the W610 (14MP) and the W730 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe W610 was brought out 12 months earlier than the W730 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the W610 scores versus the W730 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730. The entire galleries are available at Sony W610 Gallery and Sony W730 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W730
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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W610
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Launched | January 2013 | January 2012 | More recent by 12 months | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony W730
W610 | W730 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither offers selfie screen |
Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Sony W610 offers exterior measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W730 has sizing of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Sony W610 versus Sony W730 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the W610 and the W730.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W610 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.
Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be hard to see the gap in sensor measurements merely by seeing specs. The graphic below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the W610 and W730.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony W730 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older W610 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-01-10 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-105mm (4.0x) | 25-224mm (9.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.3-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 4cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | Clear Photo TFT LCD | TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 1 seconds | 2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 2.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113g (0.25 lbs) | 122g (0.27 lbs) |
Dimensions | 93 x 52 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.7") | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photos | 240 photos |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | 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, microSD/micro SDHC, 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 | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $200 | $138 |