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Sony W730 vs Sony W800

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800 front
Portability
96
Imaging
45
Features
29
Overall
38

Sony W730 vs Sony W800 Key Specs

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
  • Introduced January 2013
Sony W800
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.2-6.4) lens
  • 125g - 97 x 55 x 21mm
  • Revealed February 2014
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Sony W730 vs Sony W800 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Sony W730 and Sony W800, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the W800 (20MP) is relatively well matched and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The W730 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the W800 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the W730 scores vs the W800 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony W800

 W730 W800 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W800 over the Sony W730

 W800 W730 
RevealedFebruary 2014January 2013Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony W800

 W730 W800 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Sony W730 vs Sony W800 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W730 comes with outside 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) while the Sony W800 has sizing of 97mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Sony W730 and Sony W800 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the W730 compared to the W800.

Sony W730 vs Sony W800 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the W730 and W800 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony W800 top view buttons comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony W800 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the W730 and W800.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Sony W800 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older W730 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Sony W730 vs Sony W800 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony W800 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony W800 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Sony W730
Portrait photography with Sony W800
35
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
38
good MP (20 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Sony W730 Street photography details
Sony W800 Street photography details
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition (122 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 Sports photography highlights
Sony W800 Sports photography highlights
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20 megapixels)
features tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W730
Travel photography with Sony W800
71
lighter than competition (122g)
includes focus via touch
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
70
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
good MP (20 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Sony W730
Landscape photography with Sony W800
39
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (20MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W730 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W800 as a Vlogging camera
34
quite wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing microphone jack
33
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (125g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.2)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic socket
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Sony W730 vs Sony W800 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony W800
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
General Information
Company Sony Sony
Model type Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2013-01-08 2014-02-13
Physical type 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 16MP 20MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5152 x 3864
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-224mm (9.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.2-6.4
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD display TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2 secs 2 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash Auto / Flash On / Slow Synchro / Flash Off / Advanced Flash
Hot shoe
AE 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVI MPEG4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 122g (0.27 lb) 125g (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 97 x 55 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 240 shots -
Style of battery 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 recording
Storage type 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
Retail price $138 $90