Sony W730 vs Sony W800

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.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W800. The full galleries are viewable at Sony W730 Gallery & Sony W800 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.