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Sony W610 vs Sony W730

Portability
97
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37

Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W610
(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
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 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").

Photography Glossary

The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W610 over the Sony W730

 W610 W730 

Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W610

 W730 W610 
LaunchedJanuary 2013January 2012More recent by 12 months
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Sony W610 and Sony W730

 W610 W730 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W610 vs Sony W730 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W610 and W730 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Sony W610 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W610 vs Sony W730 sensor size comparison

Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W610
Portrait photography with Sony W730
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
35
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W610 Street photography info
Sony W730 Street photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (113g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has focus via touch
lighter than others (122 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sony W610 Sports photography highlights
Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
26
MP count good (14MP)
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Sony W610 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than competition in class (113g)
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
lighter than others (122g)
has focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W610 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W730 as a Landscape photography camera
33
decently wide (26mm)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
39
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W610 Vlogging highlights
Sony W730 Vlogging highlights
28
decently wide (26mm)
lighter than competition in class (113g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than others (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic port
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Sony W610 vs Sony W730 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W610 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W610Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
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
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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