Sony W730 vs Sony WX30
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Key Specs
(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
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
- 117g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
- Announced July 2011
Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Overview
Here, we are looking at the Sony W730 vs Sony WX30, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both created by Sony. The resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the WX30 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe W730 was unveiled 18 months after the WX30 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the W730 matches up vs the WX30 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30. The full galleries are available at Sony W730 Gallery and Sony WX30 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX30
W730 | WX30 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | July 2011 | More modern by 18 months |
Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W730
WX30 | W730 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 922k | 230k | Clearer display (+692k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX30
W730 | WX30 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Sony W730 has physical dimensions 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 WX30 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).
Take a look at the Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the W730 and the WX30.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W730 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the W730 and WX30.
As you have seen, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should really consider the release date of the cameras into account. The younger W730 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-01-08 | 2011-07-25 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-224mm (9.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.6-6.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 922k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT LCD display | XtraFine TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 2 seconds | 30 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 3.70 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60fps), 1440 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122 gr (0.27 lbs) | 117 gr (0.26 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") |
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 photographs | 250 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
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 | One | One |
Price at release | $138 | $259 |