Sony W730 vs Sony WX350

Following is a in depth analysis of the Sony W730 versus Sony WX350, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both created by Sony. The image resolution of the W730 (16MP) and the WX350 (18MP) is very comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The W730 was introduced 13 months prior to the WX350 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the W730 scores versus the WX350 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX350. The whole galleries are available at Sony W730 Gallery and Sony WX350 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Sony W730 provides outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX350 has specifications of 96mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the W730 versus the WX350.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the W730 and WX350 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the W730 and WX350.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony WX350 to show extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged W730 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.