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Sony W730 vs Sony WX300

Portability
96
Imaging
40
Features
33
Overall
37
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300 front
Portability
94
Imaging
42
Features
38
Overall
40

Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 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
  • Launched January 2013
Sony WX300
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.5-6.5) lens
  • 166g - 96 x 55 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2013
  • Later Model is Sony WX350
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Sony W730 versus Sony WX300, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Sony. The image resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the WX300 (18MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W730 was introduced at a similar time to the WX300 which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summary of how the W730 matches up against the WX300 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX300

 W730 WX300 
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX300 over the Sony W730

 WX300 W730 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX300

 W730 WX300 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2013Similar generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Sony W730 enjoys external dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") along with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony WX300 has sizing of 96mm x 55mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 166 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the W730 compared to the WX300.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and WX300 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 top view buttons comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading specs. The photograph below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the W730 and WX300.

All in all, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony WX300 to offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively.

Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 sensor size comparison

Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 Screen and ViewFinder

Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Sony W730 Portrait photography features
Sony WX300 Portrait photography features
35
MP count decent (16MP)
includes face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
36
good resolution (18 megapixels)
provides face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Sony W730
Street photography with Sony WX300
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (166g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sony W730 as a Sports photography camera
Sony WX300 as a Sports photography camera
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
49
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18MP)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Sony W730
Travel photography with Sony WX300
71
lighter than competition in class (122g)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
71
lighter than competition (166g)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
no Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Sony W730 Landscape photography factors
Sony WX300 Landscape photography factors
39
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
44
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (18 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Sony W730 Vlogging advice
Sony WX300 Vlogging advice
34
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (122g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external mic support
35
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (166g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone support
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX300 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Sony W730 and Sony WX300
 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
General Information
Make Sony Sony
Model Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX300
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2013-01-08 2013-02-20
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-224mm (9.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.3 f/3.5-6.5
Macro focus range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD display -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 2s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 122 grams (0.27 lb) 166 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") 96 x 55 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-BN NP-BX1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) -
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $138 $330