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Sony W730 vs Sony WX30

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
41
Overall
39

Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 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
  • Revealed January 2013
Sony WX30
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX30

 W730 WX30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011More modern by 18 months

Reasons to pick Sony WX30 over the Sony W730

 WX30 W730 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution922k230kClearer display (+692k dot)

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX30

 W730 WX30 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the W730 and WX30 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 top view buttons comparison

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.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography details
Sony WX30 Portrait photography details
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Sony W730 Street photography advice
Sony WX30 Street photography advice
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (122g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117g)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Sony W730
Sports photography with Sony WX30
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Sony W730 Travel photography information
Sony WX30 Travel photography information
71
lighter than average in class (122 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
69
lighter than competitors (117g)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W730 Landscape photography features
Sony WX30 Landscape photography features
39
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Sony W730
Vlogging with Sony WX30
34
rather wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (122g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external microphone socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony WX30
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX30
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