Sony W730 vs Sony WX5
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-224mm (F3.3-6.3) lens
- 122g - 93 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2013
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.8" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
- 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
- Introduced July 2010
Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Overview
In this article, we are reviewing the Sony W730 vs Sony WX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and they are both manufactured by Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the W730 (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe W730 was released 2 years after the WX5 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the W730 grades vs the WX5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5. The complete galleries are viewable at Sony W730 Gallery & Sony WX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Sony W730 over the Sony WX5
W730 | WX5 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | July 2010 | Newer by 31 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Sony W730
WX5 | W730 | |||
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Display sizing | 2.8" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.1") | |
Display resolution | 461k | 230k | Sharper display (+231k dot) |
Common features in the Sony W730 and Sony WX5
W730 | WX5 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Lacking selfie screen |
Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Sony W730 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") having a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony WX5 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") and a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Look at the Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the W730 compared to the WX5.
Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the W730 and WX5 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specifications. The picture below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the W730 and WX5.
To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Sony W730 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The fresher W730 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
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Sony W730 vs Sony WX5 Specifications
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Sony | Sony |
Model type | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W730 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2013-01-08 | 2010-07-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Bionz |
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 | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-224mm (9.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.3-6.3 | f/2.4-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | 2.8" |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 461k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT LCD display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 2 seconds | 2 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync, Advanced Flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 122g (0.27 pounds) | 146g (0.32 pounds) |
Dimensions | 93 x 52 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.0" x 0.9") | 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") |
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 | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-BN | NP-BN1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo | SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $138 | $250 |