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Sony W710 vs Sony W730

Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
Portability
96 Imaging
40 Features
33 Overall
37

Sony W710 vs Sony W730 Key Specs

Sony W710
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 114g - 97 x 55 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2013
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 W710 vs Sony W730 Overview

Following is a extended overview of the Sony W710 versus Sony W730, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and both of them are offered by Sony. The sensor resolution of the W710 (16MP) and the W730 (16MP) is very well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W710 was unveiled within a month of the W730 so they are of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the W710 scores vs the W730 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Sony W710 over the Sony W730

		

		

			
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Common features in the Sony W710 and Sony W730

		

		

			
 W710 W730 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2013Similar age
Manually focus  Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Sony W710 vs Sony W730 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're looking to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Sony W710 provides external measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Sony W730 has measurements of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).
Check out the Sony W710 versus Sony W730 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the W710 against the W730.
Sony W710 vs Sony W730 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W710 and W730 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W710 vs Sony W730 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Sony W710 vs Sony W730 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image here might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W710 and W730.
As you can plainly see, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP so you can expect similar quality of images although you should consider the launch date  of the products into consideration.
	
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Sony W710 vs Sony W730 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Sony W710 vs Sony W730 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Sony W710 Portrait photography info
Sony W730 Portrait photography info
35
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 offers face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 manual mode not possible
 cannot use external flash
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
35
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lack of manual focus
 lack of manual mode
 can't use external flash
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Sony W710 Street photography advice
Sony W730 Street photography advice
67
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 boasts touch to focus
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
67
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports focus by touch
 lighter than competitors (122g)
 fixed screen
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
 Sony W710 as a Sports photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
41
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16MP)
 offers tracking focus
 max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have phase detect AF
41
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 comes with tracking focus
 very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
 no shutter priority
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Sony W710 as a Travel photography camera
 Sony W730 as a Travel photography camera
71
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 boasts touch to focus
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 no Timelapse function
 screen is not selfie friendly
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
71
 lighter than competitors (122g)
 supports focus by touch
 decent MP (16 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 lack of Time Lapse mode
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Sony W710 Landscape photography info
Sony W730 Landscape photography info
39
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 manual mode not possible
 very small sensor (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW support
 no Timelapse function
39
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent MP (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
 lack of manual mode
 small sensor size (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Sony W710 Vlogging information
Sony W730 Vlogging information
34
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detect focusing
 lighter than competition (114 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
 screen is not selfie friendly
 video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
 no microphone socket
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 touchscreen functionality
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 comes with face detect focusing
 lighter than competitors (122 grams)
 sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
 lack of mic jack
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Sony W710 vs Sony W730 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W710 and Sony W730
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
General Information
Brand Name Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-08 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection autofocus    
Contract detection autofocus    
Phase detection autofocus    
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-224mm (9.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.2-6.5 f/3.3-6.3
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Screen technology TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 2s 2s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change white balance    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.80 m 2.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 114g (0.25 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-BN 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
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $90 $138