Sony W730 vs Sony WX5

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").

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The 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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.