Sony W730 vs Sony W810

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Sony W730 versus Sony W810, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the W810 (20MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W730 was announced 12 months earlier than the W810 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Sony W730 being a Compact camera and the Sony W810 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the W730 matches up vs the W810 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W810. The whole galleries are viewable at Sony W730 Gallery and Sony W810 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W730 has outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W810 has proportions of 97mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs).

Analyze the Sony W730 versus Sony W810 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the W730 against the W810.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the W730 and W810 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the W730 and W810.

Clearly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W810 to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older W730 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.